Many people tell us that hiking with kids is too hard, or they are too afraid to take their kids on hikes that are more difficult than a simple walk through a campground. So we are here to tell you that hiking with kids is not only doable, but it's FUN!…
Big Cottonwood Canyon may be the most beautiful place in Utah. We love the steep cliffs and alpine meadows. This canyon is full of family-friendly spots (check out our list of 10 family hikes in Big Cottonwood Canyon). We love the Willow Heights Lake Trail. This hike ascends from the skiing…
Ensign Peak is a place of historical significance for Utahns. Just 2 days after he entered the Salt Lake Valley, Brigham Young, recently recovered from a serious illness, climbed Ensign Peak and surveyed the valley. He envisioned the valley brimming full with residents, and laid the plans for the grid system…
Lisa Falls is a unique waterfall in Little Cottonwood Canyon. This waterfall is different than most we've seen because it cascades sideways down a rock face. The hike is very short. Maybe a third of a mile roundtrip, but it is rather rocky, so hold the hand of little ones. To…
A little piece of Utah history lies at the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon. Here you'll find the Temple Quarry Trail. In our opinion, this is more of a nature walk than a hike. After all, the trail is stroller and wheelchair accessible, and the total distance is only about a…
Our latest waterfall adventure was up Big Cottonwood Canyon. We'd heard of a small waterfall just off the road called Hidden Falls. We paired that short walk with a more difficult hike to another cascade called Stairs Gulch. Stairs Gulch is much different than any falls we've seen. It is more like,…