We love hiking! We hike often all throughout the year, and have found so many great trails! There is just something special about being together as a family exploring the outdoors, and then arriving at a beautiful destination. It is a wonderful adventure for our family.
Utah has so many hikes. Thousands of different trails. We share all of the hikes that we have hiked as family, and give all the details here that you’ll need as you head out on the trail. How long, how hard, fees required, and more.
Moonshine Arch is a wonderful vista just north of Vernal at the end of a short, but moderate hike. We did this hike in the Fall when the air was cool, but be prepared with plenty of water, sunscreen, and a hat if you try it in the heat of summer.…
There are some amazing petroglyphs located on private property near Vernal. You can stop and see these petroglyphs for a $5 donation for your entire group. This particular group of rock art has some amazing pictures and is well worth the short drive from downtown. The McConkie Ranch Petroglyphs are right…
Fantasy Canyon is such an amazing spot in Utah. It is so unique and accessible to almost everyone. Fantasy Canyon is located near Vernal and is definitely worth the 45 minute drive from Vernal to visit. You will want to add it to your bucket list. Also, if you are looking…
Little Cottonwood Canyon lies just a few miles south of Big Cottonwood Canyon. While Little Cottonwood is a bit smaller than its big brother Big Cottonwood, there are still a lot of great hikes for families. We love exploring this beautiful canyon in Salt Lake in Spring, Summer or Fall (and…
The very popular Horsetail Falls is a beautiful cascade that is well worth the hike, even though the length and steepness of this hike is not for everyone. There is a small parking lot at Horsetail Falls Trailhead, but we parked well down the road on the busy day that we…
We love birds, as many of you know. Bird watching, bird drives, and learning about birds in Utah are some of our favorite adventures. We recently visited the George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Wildlife Education Center, which is located at Farmington Bay. It's quite a mouthful to say, but it…