Vivid reds and oranges saturate the rocky canyon walls and a vibrant green ribbon snakes the landscape far below. The height is dizzying. The view is dazzling. Dead Horse Point State Park offers one of the most spectacular views in the Moab region. The park's main overlook sits at 6,000 feet ...

‘You’ve got a long way to go,” said the little boy who passed us 10 feet from the Little Wild Horse trailhead.He was right. We had about 8 miles left. But the scenery and the ease of the hike made it seem so much shorter.I made the trip to Goblin Valley with two friends for a Girl's ...

I have always loved Bryce Canyon. There's something about turning a corner on a windy forest road and suddenly finding yourself peering down into the most amazing patterns of colorful and unique geological formations.As a teenager, I had hiked, driven, cross-country-skied, and ridden a horse ...

Hiking at Bryce Canyon National Park is a great two- to three-day trip for families with children.The Bryce Canyon geology commands immediate attention with its striking and unique hoodoo formations. And, in one day, you can easily complete one or two main hikes and still have time to swim, ...

Having grown up in Las Vegas, I often find it amazing that people in Utah Valley don’t consider that city a family vacation destination.Let’s face it … Vegas has world-class restaurants, some of the greatest shows and concerts on Earth, more all-you-can-eat buffets than you can imagine, ...

What do overworked and exhausted parents do when they need a break from busy work schedules and crazy kids? They run away!<div id="article_body" class="asset-body clearfix"> <div id="article_main" class="asset-main"> <div class="entry-content"> No need ...