Temporarily Closed. We will update if/when they reopen. Last weekend we decided to try the Fort Douglas Museum up by the University of Utah. It is a small war museum, and it is free! The entire time we walked through the museum, we kept saying we should have brought Grandpa who…
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…
Have you ever been to Christmas Street in Sugarhouse (not to be confused with Christmas Street in Taylorsville). A large banner proclaims "Christmas Street" across the entrance to the street, and most houses on both sides are decorated with lights and other decorations. We have visited this street for many years,…
The Wild West Park has reopened with a complete remodel. This playground is built new and all abilities accessible with its cushiony floor. The park is a lot more open, too, so it is easier to see kids as they play. We checked out the new Wild West Park and loved…
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,…