Driving the Zion – Mount Carmel Highway
Zion – Mount Carmel HighwayThe 10 mile stretch of highway from the Zion National Park entrance to Mt. Carmel is the epitome of a Sunday drive. The winding road is full of unbelievable landscapes, opportunities to view wildlife and the fresh air is energizing. Originally, the road was intended to cut 70 miles off the drive from Zion National Park …
Snow Canyon State Park
Snow Canyon State ParkSnow Canyon State Park is located in southwestern Utah near St. George. This quiet park offers 7,400 acres of beautiful red rock and lava rock scenery. It is the perfect bonus if you are visiting the area and/or Zion National Park. Snow Canyon is known for its geology, diverse plant and wildlife, mild weather and outdoor recreational …
Hiking Angels Landing
Angels Landing Angels Landing is one of the most well-known hikes in American and around the world! The unique formation, nearly 1500 feet tall, juts out to the middle of Zion Canyon. Local legend states that the hike got its name after upon seeing the fin in 1916, Frederick Fisher exclaimed, “Only an angel could land on it!” Ten years …
Eagle Crags Hike
Eagle CragsIf you look to the ridge south of Springdale/Zion Canyon, your eyes are drawn to the unique jagged, spiked towers of sandstone. I fear that some are so focused on making their way to Zion National Park that they don’t even notice this incredible ridge line. If you are looking for a less crowded hike, Eagle Crags might be …
Ski Season Recap and Update on Keith’s Knee
Ski Season RecapKeith and I knew the 2019 – 2020 ski season would not be as exciting as our previous seasons nor what we hoped and imagined moving to Utah more than three years ago. Choosing to live near Salt Lake City, Utah was based specifically around the numerous ski resorts we would have access to. We knew this year …
Our Motto and Goals
Our MottoWhile we were preparing for our move to Utah in 2016, a motto emerged that focused us on our goals and helped explain why we were moving. “Our goal is to simplify our lives, live debt free and have time to explore the world together.” This also became the basis for our blog, which has mainly centered around our …
What Have We Been Doing During The COVID-19 Pandemic?
How Do I Even Begin?Even as I am sitting down to write this, I’m not sure what to say or how to say it. I’m sure like many of you, my thoughts are extra scattered, sometimes positive, sometimes negative, mostly confusing and feeling like I’m living another life than I had just a few weeks ago. I keep going back …
Powder Mountain Snow Day
Quick RecapThe Moore’s had been visiting us in Utah since Christmas Eve. We already had a spectacular day skiing Solitude, we toured downtown Salt Lake City, tried axe throwing for the first time, saw an unbelievable Christmas light display and so much more. Better than any of that, are the memories we were making and the time shared together. If …
Holiday Fun in Utah
Holiday in UtahMy cousins, The Moore’s, were in Utah visiting us at Christmas and we had a blast skiing with them at Solitude for a very memorable Christmas Day. If you missed last week’s post, check it out here- Skiing Solitude with Family on Christmas Day Check out our Video A Special Holiday Keith and I were beyond thrilled to …
