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Category: Destinations

The Living Room [Hike]

One of the classic Salt Lake City hikes is The Living Room. It’s just above the University of Utah, with free parking and is dog-friendly. Many people love this hike as a quick after work hike or a neat place to catch a sunset. It’s short enough that people can take their families. I wouldn’t classify […]

March 14, 2016
Moab: Where Adventure Begins [Utah Adventures]

Trip Highlights Arches National Park A Hidden Utah Gem: Dead Horse State Park Experience Moab Brewery, Moab’s Only Microbrewery Day 1 Moab Brewery We left Salt Lake mid-afternoon, arriving in Moab after the 3.5-4 hour trip just in time for dinnertime! We chose to go to Moab Brewery since it offered both Moab-specific beer […]

February 24, 2016
Diamond Fork Hot Springs

Imagine yourself walking through a mix of red rock canyons and forest, on a path covered in white snow with a river winding its way along the side of the path. The destination is unreal blue and turquoise colored steaming hot pools to relax in. Does that sound appealing to you as we approach springtime? It […]

February 20, 2016
Winter Hike in Salt Lake City: Mill D North Fork

Mil D North Fork Getting to the Trailhead This hike is located in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake City, Utah. To get there, you’ll need to get onto I-215 S (if coming from the downtown SLC area). Take exit 6 for 6200 South. At the exit, stay left and follow signs for “East” (Brighton/Solitude/Alta/Snowbird Ski Resort […]

February 12, 2016
Cross Country Skiing for Beginners [Utah Adventures]

This past weekend, I decided to give cross country skiing another try. It snowed on Saturday, and I was just dying to get out there and enjoy it. Plus, I hate feeling cooped up in the house all weekend. The winter seems to do that to me. I had heard there were some spots to […]

February 5, 2016
Ice Castles

Winter adventures are not limited to skiing, snowshoeing, and snowboarding! One of the many reasons I love Utah is that there’s opportunity for unique winter adventures. Two years ago, when I first moved to Utah, I discovered the Ice Castles in Midway, UT (outside of Park City). Yesterday, we revisited the Ice Castles for a […]

January 23, 2016
A Weekend Guide to Portland [Ape Caves, Rogue Brewery, Blue Star Donuts]

This post is the third in a three part Weekend Guide to Portland. For Part 1, click here. For Part 2, click here. Ape Caves & Mt. St. Helen’s Our third day, we ventured into Washington area to see Mt. St. Helen’s and explored the food and drink scene some more. Mt. St. Helen’s & Ape […]

December 2, 2015
A Weekend Guide to Portland [Cannon Beach, Oregon Coast, Portland Cider Company]

This post is the second in a three part Weekend Guide to Portland. For Part 1, click here. For Part 3, click here. Our second day in the Pacific Northwest was more relaxed than our first. After all, this was a vacation. Normally, my vacations are a marathon of go-go-go, must see and do everything! […]

December 2, 2015
A Weekend Guide to Portland [Voodoo Doughnuts, Stumptown Coffee, Multnomah Falls, Powell’s]

This post is the first in a three part Weekend Guide to Portland. For Part 2, click here. For Part 3, click here. I absolutely loved Portland. I can see the obsession with the Pacific Northwest life. It’s a perfect combination of the laid back style of the West, the ocean, the mountains, the amazing food, and […]

December 2, 2015
Weekend Trip to Florida

Phew! Last weekend was a whirlwind! The past couple weeks, I’ve been a bit homesick. I miss Florida, and most importantly, I miss my family and friends back home. It’s just not the same talking on the phone or texting. For my birthday, my parents decided to buy me a plane ticket home to see […]

November 13, 2015