When someone says they’re going to Paris, there are two places I tell them they need to visit. The Eiffel Tower and Versailles. The palace and the gardens are magnificent. My favorite part was renting a rowboat and taking it for a spin in one of the ponds. It felt like royalty… but without the…
I’ll be honest: I’m not the biggest fan of skiing. I have ski lift anxiety (it’s a thing! haha!). But I really enjoyed a day on the slopes with my brother at Beaver Mountain up Logan Canyon. 2021-2022 SEASON: Beaver Mountain Ski Resort is open for the season. You can buy day-of tickets at the…
As a space nerd, I was super excited to see the Space Shuttle Enterprise on the flight deck of the USS Intrepid during a trip to New York City. I’ve been to the Big Apple numerous times, but never realized this jewel was available. The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Complex has a little…
Winter is one of my favorite seasons to visit Bryce Canyon National Park. The crowds are smaller, the lodging is cheaper and you never know what adventure you’ll find yourself in along the trails. Here are a few tips on planning your winter getaway to Bryce Canyon National Park. Places to Stay at Bryce Canyon…
There’s something inspiring about standing on top of the Willis Tower, one of the country’s tallest buildings. It’s even more exhilarating to stand outside of that building on a glass floor only 1.5 inches thick, looking down to the street 1,353 feet below you. Hope you’re not afraid of heights! Chicago offers this experience atop…
We love hiking and exploring Snow Canyon State Park near St. George, Utah. As a family, we’ve visited the park during all seasons of the year. Summer is hot. Winter is cool. Spring and fall are fabulous. Here’s your guide to Snow Canyon State Park so you and your family can get the most out…
We’ve all been on that flight with the annoying passenger. The one who won’t stop talking to you, even as you try to do something else. Or the passenger who takes up all the overhead bin space because they didn’t put their carry on in right. Let’s share these 7 tips on airplane etiquette in…
I’ve been to museums across the United States and in Europe. The 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City stands far above every other museum, leaving the greatest impact on me. It’s likely because September 11, 2001, is a day I remember well. I was 21 years old, driving to my class at Weber…
The John F. Kennedy Space Center in Florida is full of science, imagination and history. I’ve been to the Kennedy Space Center on two very different trips: as part of a family vacation and for an Astronaut Autograph & Memorabilia Show with my then nine-year-old son. Each visit was unique. And with everything offered at…
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC, was recommended to me by almost everyone I know who’s been to the nation’s capitol. When I ended up in DC on business, I made sure to experience the museum for myself. Here’s what you can expect during your visit to the United States Holocaust Memorial…
