July is one of my favorite months to explore Utah. The weather is warm, the kids are out of school, and it feels like every corner of the state is offering a new adventure. If you’re looking for family friendly activities, weekend road trips, and memorable experiences that will keep everyone off their screens and […]

If you’ve followed Adventures in the US for any length of time, you already know one thing about me: I am not a sit at home mom. I have always been the kind of mom who throws snacks in a bag, piles the kids in the car, and heads out the door in search of […]

America turns 250 this year, and Utah is celebrating in a big way. From Cache Valley to St. George, communities throughout the state are hosting parades, concerts, rodeos, fireworks, hot air balloons, historical events, and family activities. If you’re looking for the best way to spend Independence Day weekend, start here. Cache Valley Hyrum Star […]

There are some events that your kids ask about once and then forget. And then there are events like Monster Jam. The moment my kids heard that Monster Jam World Finals was coming back to Salt Lake City over Fourth of July weekend, the excitement started. “Can we go?” Within minutes, my kids were naming […]

If you are searching for the best family activities in Utah this summer, let me save you some time: put Imaginaria at Thanksgiving Point at the top of your list. We visited last week with our kids, Grandma, and Grandpa, and it ended up being one of our favorite family outings of the entire summer. […]

Discover Giving 4th, a nationwide movement encouraging Americans to celebrate Independence Day through volunteering, charitable giving, acts of kindness, and community service.