We took a roundabout way to Southern Utah passing the Belly of the Dragon just east of Zion National Park and it was well worth it! To get there you have to know exactly where you are going because there are no signs and no markers. It is 17 miles north of Kanab on Hwy89. […]

The pop/rock musical HAIRSPRAY didn’t miss a beat while claiming the stage in Salt Lake City this week. Last night’s production of HAIRSPRAY was a toe tapping, aesthetically pleasing show, with vocals that blew the roof off. The cast kept its audience dancing in their seats from curtain to curtain. The new North American tour, […]

One of our favorite hikes in Southern Utah for families is the Red Reef Trail. It starts from the parking lot of the Red Cliffs Recreation Area Campground. The best part about this hike is it is really for everyone. My kids loved it, but it was also a favorite for all the adults. Pro […]

Last week we set out on a family adventure to find a hidden gem in Utah that none of us had ever seen in person before. The Spiral Jetty had been a bucket list adventure for a while and we finally made it happen! Located at Rozel Point peninsula on the northeastern shore of the […]

Last week we were out at the Golden Spike National Park Celebrating the 153rd Anniversary of the Golden Spike. One our way back we took the scenic route around the East Auto Tour and found the coolest Arch in Northern Utah! About half way around the mountain there is a pull off where you can […]

THE PERFECT FAMILY GETAWAY If you have followed me for very long you know that my family loves camping. That being said, this month I was looking for something that would still be outdoors and fun, but without all the extra packing, millions of check lists, and hours of preparation. Thats when I heard about […]

CONGRATS to Ashlee Durrant for winning our giveaway with Grandpa Beck’s Games! We wanted to offer a discount for all of our subscribers though so Grandpa Beck’s Games is giving 15% to all of you! Use the code adventuresintheus to get 15% off any of Grandpa Beck’s Games! I am so much better at learning […]

Gunlock State Park has a gem worth seeing Because of all the rain we have received the Gunlock reservoir is overflowing and causing the most beautiful waterfalls down the rocks. It is easy to get to and so worth the drive and short hike. Southern Utah has the most beautiful views and this is one […]

Dear Evan Hansen is a story that everyone needs to hear. This production had me on my feet before the first bow even happened, and I wasn’t the only one. The opening night of Dear Evan Hansen, directed by Michael Greif at the Ellen Eccles Theatre was well received by the audience which filled the […]

Dr. Seuss’s Birthday is coming up – and that is the perfect excuse for another party! We LOVE Dr. Seuss over here and look forward to March 2nd every year! Last year we had a little Dr. Seuss Birthday party of our own! Find some fun treats, pull all your Dr. Seuss books off the […]