The history of Camp Floyd is interesting. Although not much of the original camp still exists today, a visit to the Utah State Park lets you get a closeup look of why one of the largest armies in the United States setup camp in Utah back in 1858. You don’t need a lot of time…
With a family of seven, we often resort to road trips because of the cost of seven airline tickets. But that hasn’t stopped us from finding ways to save on airfare and take smaller adventures throughout the years. In fact, we’ve been able to snag nearly free flights or even steeply discounted flights to destinations…
When my son was choosing a senior trip destination, I think the selling point of Louisville was the opportunity to go ziplining in some underground caves. Mega Cavern is a large limestone cave underneath the Louisville Zoo. There are several activities you can enjoy: An aerial ropes course, tram tour, bicycle tour and of course,…
Las Vegas isn’t just a destination for parties, shows and gambling. There are some amazing museums, experiences, shops and attractions that make it a destination for the whole family. Earlier this year, my wife and I made a long weekend escape to Las Vegas and were able to explore parts of Vegas I didn’t even…
Thirty-five miles west of Flagstaff, Arizona is a giant hole, one-mile in diameter and 550 feet deep. The cause of the hole was a 150-foot wide meteorite that struck that spot 50,000 years ago. The force of the impact was greater than 20 million tons of TNT. Boom! Known as Meteor Crater, it’s the best…
The town of Deadwood is a popular spot for people to visit during a Mount Rushmore vacation. Regardless of whether you’re there with your kids or just a couple’s getaway, there’s plenty of things you can enjoy in the Wild West town. There are historic museums, shopping, photo opps, a Wild West shootout and more….
Did you know that the Kentucky Derby is the longest running sporting event in U.S. history? It began in 1875 and continues to be the “Most exciting two minutes in sports.” This year (2022) marks the 148th annual event. The Kentucky Derby is well known for flamboyant hats, mint juleps and winners like Secretariat and…
Caves are an amazing wonder to explore. Whether it’s a small cave you have to crawl through or a big open room that’s pitch black, it’s sure to impress. Minnetonka Cave near Bear Lake in southeastern Idaho is a great adventure for the whole family. In addition to being one of the largest limestone caves…
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…
