Botanical gardens are relaxing places to watch wildlife, stroll along the paths or relax on a bench. Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City offers all of that and more. Ten different gardens capture the variety of flowers, shrubs, trees, herbs, plans and landscapes of Utah. It’s one of those places you can revisit every…
Before visiting Louisville with my teenage son, I only knew of Muhammad Ali as a boxer. I knew he had won some championship titles, but my knowledge of him was very limited. While researching activities in Louisville, I saw a lot of positive ratings for the Muhammad Ali Center. As I explored the center’s website…
Last summer, my wife and I spent a few days driving up the Oregon Coast. As we planned our route, we discovered Cape Lookout State Park, due west of Portland and right on the coast. The camping spot was located in the perfect spot to serve as base for two nights as we explored further…
“Legends never die.” A great quote from the late Babe Ruth as he visited Benny in a dream about an autographed baseball that landed in the backyard of The Beast. I grew up quoting lines from The Sandlot movie and even pointing to the outfield when I stepped up to the plate in a baseball…
Utah is rich in history – even before the Mormon Pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley. The Natural History Museum of Utah provides interactive exhibits on meteorology (weather), biology, geology, archaeology, paleontology (dinosaurs) and more. It’s great for kids, because it uses more simple words like native people, dinosaurs, rocks and more. I’m not…
There’s something fun about standing in a hole in a mountain and turning out all the flashlights so you can feel just how dark, dark can be. The rock formations of stalactites and stalagmites are interesting to look at as well. Timpanogos Cave National Monument is a fun cave tour for the whole family. You…
Baggage fees are annoying, and so is waiting to get your bags after you land at your destination. A couple years ago, my wife and I juggled duffle bags and basic backpacks to New York City and Paris. We liked having everything condensed into carry-ons, but those bags wore us out. The next time we…
I’ve heard of narrow slot canyons in Utah. I’ve even hiked through The Narrows in Zion National Park, Little Wild Horse Canyon, and Lower Antelope Canyon in Arizona. But none of those places compare to what my kids and I experienced at Zebra Slot Canyon. We’d tried to hike the canyon several summers ago, but…
Utah has some of the most unique landscapes. Red rock arches, meadows full of wildflowers, rocky mountain peaks and more. But Goblin Valley State Park is almost from another world. The nearly three-square miles of park provides visitors with room to explore. At night, the sky comes alive with stars, planets and the Milky Way….
Firefighters have a long history of running into burning buildings to save people. The men and women firefighters of Philadelphia are no different. The Fireman’s Hall Museum shares vintage artifacts, vehicles and history to honor those who have served – and continue to serve – the communities. While you’re exploring the many historical sites in…
