The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers' museums are always a favorite adventure for us. There is so much history to see, and the old buildings are divine. The St. George DUP is unique because it is not housed in an old, modified home, but was originally built as the McQuarrie Memorial…
Last week we headed way out west to Horseshoe Springs Wildlife Management Area in order to keep social distance during our Spring Break. Horseshoe Springs is a small area that is great for walking a short trail, fishing, wading in the water, and learning a little history. The color of the…
Uintah County Heritage Museum is located right on Main Street in Vernal. Admission is free, and there are some great artifacts to explore with your kids. We started outside the museum at the military memorial. This memorial recognizes those from the Vernal area who served in many of the wars that…
The Cedar City Daughters of the Utah Pioneer (DUP) Museum is located right in the Cedar City Visitor Center, and is only a short walkthrough. We love visiting the DUPs located throughout Utah to help our children understand the rich pioneer history of Utah. Our boys have learned to love looking…
The Flagstaff Pioneer Museum is a great stop if you’d like to see a little history. The building used for the museum is an old hospital for the poor and indigent. There are artifacts both inside and outside, and the kids can even complete a Junior Curator program to earn a…
Escalante is a town in Southern Utah east of Bryce Canyon. Lots of people travel to Bryce Canyon National Park, but miss out on the amazing things to do over in Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, which surrounds the town of Escalante. Today we are sharing fun, family-friendly adventures we have…