I don’t know about you, but I LIVED for summer camp when I was a kid. My parents weren’t outdoorsy or campers so summer camp was my one opportunity to get out and hike, explore, and adventure in the woods.…
Alpen Aspirations – Mountain Biking Around Switzerland Happy cows dressed with clanging bells, brimming pots of fondue cheese, the world’s best milk chocolate, idyllic towns set against lofty peaks—Switzerland lives up to all its dazzling stereotypes. But these striking mountains…
Volunteer Vacations – Do Good on These 5 Utah Trips Utah’s impressive array of national parks, national forests, state parks, and other public lands means there’s no shortage of outdoor adventure vacation options. But what if you want to be…
Visiting Glacier National Park – The Continental Crown Glacier National Park is mystifyingly beautiful. Its dramatic, saw-toothed aretes and ancient glaciers jut high in the sky while unspoiled expanses of land and lakes roamed by wild creatures sprawl out below.…
Utah Glamping Guide – 9 Camping Destinations with a Touch of Luxury Sleeping under the stars—on a pillow-top king-size bed. Taking a break from technology—but not from flush toilets. For a summertime getaway that combines outdoor adventure and delightful (if…
Exploring Mesa Verde Country – 3-day Getaway Explore ancient cliff dwellings and see how Ancestral Puebloans not only survived in the desert—but thrived—on a weekend getaway to Mesa Verde Country. A 5.5-hour drive from Salt Lake City, many try to…
Escape the Summer Crowds Utah’s national parks are stunning, but come summer these spectacular destinations are flooded with tourist crowds. And when it comes to camping, the same goes for accessible, local favorites like the Cottonwood and American Fork Canyons.…
Utah ski resort adventures don’t stop when the snow melts. Head up the canyons for summer at Utah ski resorts with hiking, mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, kids’ programs, and thrill rides from now until September. Get full details on…
Getaway Gear – 25 Picks for Travel, Camping, and Festivals By Melissa McGibbon and Jenny Willden Whether you’re bound for another country, a big music festival, or just a campsite up the canyon, these 25 gear finds make summer adventures…
Bike or Hike Within Earshot of Utah’s Best Summer Music Festivals Utah summers offer many blessings: endless singletrack biking trails, rivers and lakes to cool off in, high peaks to hike, and towers to climb in every corner of the…