Category: Events

  • Skagit Valley Tulip Valley

    Skagit Valley Tulip Valley

    One of the many seasonal events in the Western Washington area is the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. It happens every April, and they are in their 34th year! There are a couple main gardens that people visit— the RoozenGaarde and Tulip Town. It’s designed as a driving tour, meaning you can get in your car […]

  • Tulip Festival: Spring in Utah

    Tulip Festival: Spring in Utah

    It’s spring here in Salt Lake City, and one of my favorite events of the season is Thanksgiving Point’s Tulip Festival! It runs during April/May every year in Thanksgiving Point’s Ashton Gardens located in Lehi, Utah.

  • Salt Lake City Questival 2016

    Salt Lake City Questival 2016

    Last weekend, I participated in an event called Questival. In a nutshell, it’s a 24-hour adventure scavenger hunt race. It was an awesome experience to do especially with a couple friends, and I would highly recommend participating if the event happens to come to your area. —————————————? ————————————— So, what exactly is a Questival?   […]

  • Oktoberfest at Snowbird

    Oktoberfest at Snowbird

    Fall is here(ish) and I am stoked! This weekend, I went to the Oktoberfest event at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort for the first time. I’ve been in Salt Lake for almost three years but I’ve never been to this event, despite hearing lots of good things from locals and friends. —————————————? ————————————— Event Details […]

  • Our Wedding Day Timeline [Wedding]

    Our Wedding Day Timeline [Wedding]

    Our Wedding Day   When I was planning the wedding, I found it really helpful to view other past-brides’ timelines. Today I’m sharing my wedding day timeline and overview (with photos!) (Warning: This is a long one!) 6:00am – Bridesmaids Getting Ready Our day started out bright and early! My maid of honor and one […]

  • Lantern Fest

    Lantern Fest

    This weekend, Brighton and I participated in the Lantern Fest. The premise of the event is that each participant can light their own lantern and set it off at the same time of thousands of lanterns.   History of Lantern Release (Source) The origin of the lantern festival are somewhat unclear from my research, but […]

  • Bachelorette Weekend in Savannah, Georgia [Wedding]

    Bachelorette Weekend in Savannah, Georgia [Wedding]

    I had been looking forward to having my bachelorette weekend for quite some time. I rarely get uninterrupted/rushed time with my closest friends in Florida, and never together at the same time! Originally we looked at going to Key West, but it was still Spring Break for many colleges and schools, and we didn’t want […]

  • Ice Castles

    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 […]

  • Travel & Adventure Themed Bridal Shower [Wedding]

    Travel & Adventure Themed Bridal Shower [Wedding]

    For my bridal shower, my mom and sister Katie (A.K.A my Maid of Honor) hosted a travel themed party since traveling and adventure are my passions, and what brought Brighton and I together. It was hosted at one of my bridesmaids’ beach condo clubhouse. To be completely honest, I had no idea what to expect […]

  • Ragnar Relay: Florida Keys

    Ragnar Relay: Florida Keys

    Where did the month of February go?  Last month was a pretty hectic month for me. From snowboarding lessons to Florida to Arizona, I felt like I was going the entire month. (This explains my slacking on my blog posts– sorry everyone!). I’m going to catch up on my blogging slowly but surely. Let’s start […]