I went into Harry Potter and the Cursed Child expecting a big Broadway production. I did not expect to spend nearly three hours wondering how on earth they were doing half of what I was seeing. What unfolded on the Eccles stage was equal parts theater, illusion, and pure magic, and I loved every minute […]

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 […]

There is something magical about a summer evening at the ballpark. Maybe it’s the crack of the bat. Maybe it’s the smell of fresh popcorn and hot dogs. Or maybe it’s watching your kids race to the edge of their seats every time a foul ball comes their way. Whatever it is, a night with […]

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. […]

If your kids are anything like mine, dinosaurs never go out of style. I don’t care how old they get. There is something about giant prehistoric creatures that captures their imagination every single time. That’s why the George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park and Museum in Ogden is one of my favorite family destinations in Utah. […]

I have taken my kids to a lot of family attractions over the years, and very few have left us as completely mesmerized as the Butterfly Biosphere at Thanksgiving Point. The moment we stepped through the doors, it felt like we had been transported somewhere far away from Utah. Suddenly we were surrounded by tropical […]

The magic of The Phantom of the Opera swept through Eccles Theater last night in a way that felt both timeless and electrifyingly fresh. From the moment the overture began, the audience was transported deep beneath the Paris Opera House into a world of passion, mystery, and breathtaking theatricality, and it never let go. At […]