Spanish Fork, Utah

Video Link Just as we were getting tired of the brutally frigid temperatures in Utah lately, Midway Ice Castles invited us to a first look at this year's frozen winter paradise, which until now, we had never been to before! To be honest, it was way cooler than we expected, and not just temperatu...

Before considering a backcountry ski adventure, it is critical that you gain the proper experience and knowledge. Read 6 Things You Need to Know Before You Start Backcountry Skiing. Have you ever skied in Utah? Chances are you have ended up in Little Cottonwood Canyon at either Alta or Snowbird. ...

It's no secret that Utah is full of ways to enjoy the outdoors. With so many awesome views that are easily accessible, it's also no secret that you will have some company on most of your outdoor excursions. My solution? Snowshoeing at 6am! My husband and I had the whole trail to ourselves, only ...

Whenever you're in Park City, no matter where you are in town, you're never too far from one of the trailheads leading to over 400 miles of trails for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking. That's enough to keep even the most motivated trail junky satisfied for a lifetime. It's no wonder so ...

The Uinta Mountains, an hour east of Park City, are not a household name outside of Utah, but they really should be. When it comes to beautiful scenery, options for outdoor activities and proximity to one of the nation's best mountain towns, the Uintas can't be beat. Other than the Great Salt Lak...

There are times when we want to be remote, and far from civilization, and times when we want to be in the heart of it all, while not giving up access to great recreation. Enter Newpark Resort in Park City, Utah. Newpark Resort is less than 30 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City and makes for a r...

Here's a little secret about Deer Valley: it may be known for its perfect Utah powder, but the locals will tell you that summer is where it's at. In summer, daylight lingers long past 9:00 pm, the mountains are filled with wildflowers, and the bustling yet quaint town of Park City keeps visitors ...

Tucked into Utah's Wasatch Mountains, Park City is home to—or within spitting distance of—eight of the best resorts in the west. Throw in endless backcountry runs for those who like to make their own path through the champagne snow that Utah is famous for, and you have the recipe for a legendary ...

When you're looking for a summer escape from the ordinary, look no further than Deer Valley in Park City, Utah. Deer Valley and Park City offer the best of both worlds: you can explore Deer Valley's alpine adventures during the day and enjoy the quaint yet sophisticated amenities of Park City at ...

There's no better way to find out what you're made of than by spending a few nights deep in the high desert backcountry, traversing from cool, water-filled slot canyons to the ultimate exposure of sandstone trails baking under the sun. If you can push yourself through these adventures, you'll be ...

My last final of the semester was completed, it was time to pack up my car up and head back home to Kansas to begin further packing for the most epic trip I have ever done...solo.  Sometime during my summer internship, I realized I only have a very limited amount of free time left before I get a ...

One of our favorite kinds of hikes to do in the spring and summer are those that end in a beautiful waterfall. If you agree and live in Utah or have plans to visit, you've got to check out our list of some of Utah's most impressive waterfalls. Some of these are way out in the desert in Southern U...

First off, this is the start of a series of stories and guides from my 5 month road trip around the United States, Canada & Alaska! If you're thinking about exploring Utah’s national parks and stunning scenery, then you’ve come to the right place! This story starts off in Salt Lake City. Now...

Ahh, the Utah desert. Giant walls of red rock, ancient sandstone formations, the open road, and lots of sunshine. If you’ve ever visited Southern Utah in the summer, you know that that sunshine can be a little over enthusiastic, i.e. it’s friggin’ hot! Well, a wise man once said, “Explore Souther...

When deciding to go on a road trip, it can be a daunting thing to plan. You have so many options of places to see and so many new roads to take. When traveling down to Southern Utah and Northern Arizona, it is no different. With all the national parks, hikes, and landmarks, it can become overwhel...

While this road trip started in California and looped through parts of Nevada, it was really all about visiting Utah and Arizona. My girlfriend Taylor and I had dreamed, plotted and planned a route that would enable us to visit Utah’s Mighty Five and Monument Valley over the week of Thanksgiving....