Summer is a busy time in Utah with so many beautiful places to visit. We love finding places to cool off, great hikes, and other fun summer adventures each year as Utah’s Adventure Family. These activities are perfect for enjoying a summer day as a family.
We have explored Utah with our family for over 20 years, and we have been sharing all the amazing things to do as a family for more than 15 years! During that time, we have a few places that we return to again and again. We love these places so much…
Bald Mountain Trail is a short, very steep summit at the top of the Uintah Mountains. This hike reaches over 12,000 feet, making it the sixth highest summit in Utah. Because you can drive right to the base of Bald Mountain on the Mirror Lake Highway, the hike is very doable…
When I was in college at BYU a few friends and I decided to tube down the Provo River. With no experience, and no idea where I was going, I ended up in a nasty crash, which left me bruised and bloody. Since then, I've stayed away from the river. But…
The Nebo Loop is a beautiful scenic drive near Payson, Utah. There are so many great hikes and views! It is a fun place to spend the whole day. The Nebo Loop is beautiful in summer, and even more beautiful in the Fall. We love to take a picnic and spend…
Fossil Lake Safari is an amazing experience that allows you to search for your own fossils and keep what you find. This activity is located near Fossil Butte National Monument and Kemmerer, Wyoming, but that's only a few hours from the Wasatch Front. Your kids of all ages, from toddler through…
It's pretty rare that we run across a waterfall that we haven't heard of. That's why we were really excited to hike Double Falls in Payson Canyon on the Nebo Loop. This trail runs a little under a mile (0.8 roundtrip). The biggest obstacle is finding the trailhead. Please remember to…