"Where should we go for the ultimate ski vacation?" That was the question that Shawn and I faced when trying to decide where we'd go for our winter 1997 vacation. We had at least a couple weeks free, so we wanted someplace where we wouldn't get bored: ...
Pros: Happy kitties/dogs/rabbits and goats in breathtaking surroundings Cons: I couldn't take them all home with me
Best Friends is a domestic animal sanctuary located near Kanabe, Utah, just over the northern border of Arizona. Suzie, an animal loving friend of mine in California sent me a link to their website (www.bestfriends.com) and I emailed her back the same...
Pros: Bryce Canyon, Zion, low humidity, incredible scenery Cons: A little hot at times
For a person accustomed to the East, the terrain of Utah, the Beehive State, is quite a treat. The first thing you notice upon landing in Utah is the Rocky Mountains. Before going to Utah, I had seldom been more than 2000 feet above sea level. In Salt ...
Pros: soothing décor, talented staff Cons: too expensive for every day use
Review Topic: Practical Information
It was February of 2000. A co-worker had backed out of a three-week lecture tour to South Africa and passed the buck to me. She couldn’t be gone from her family for so long, she had told me....
Pros: Absolutely breathtaking, but easily accessible Cons: Not close to interstate access
What and Where
Bryce Canyon National Park is a beautiful scenic wonderland. It is not really a canyon at all. The name comes from what late 19th century locals called a canyon with strange rock formations near the home built by pioneers...
Pros: See where future winter and summer Olympians train. A wonderful city in Utah. Cons: None
On our trip out West, our friends Daryl and Joan picked us up at the Salt Lake City Airport on August 8, 2001. They wanted us to see the site of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games Nordic jumping, Nordic combined, bobsled, skeleton, and luge competitions....
Pros: An outdoor lover's paradise Cons: Too much to do, too little time to do it
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions
If hardcore outdoor enthusiasts are good, when they die they go to a place very much like Moab. Fortunately, those with body and soul still intact can visit Moab itself. That's exactly what...
Pros: Great skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling venues; 2002 Olympics site; Cons: Undue attention by Polygamy
Spend a week or two in Salt Lake City, Utah and you'll realize how its residents are proud of all the beauty and natural activities they are surrounded with. It appears that the upcoming 2002 Winter Olympic Games will give most visitors from around the...
Pros: Majestic sandstone towers pointing skyward; magnificent arch, ladder to climb (maybe a con for some) Cons: Hot in summer, the sun was under clouds when we were at the arch
Fisher Towers: Fisher Towers is at the end of a good dirt road (accessible by 2-wheel drive vehicles) off of Rt. 128 25 miles from Moab, Utah. The main attraction is the thin, red, sandstone "towers" that stand away from a cliff edge. The ...
Pros: Excellent mountain biking trails, fabulous hiking experiences, white water rafting and beautiful unique scenery. Cons: Too hot in late spring and throughout the summer.
This morning we had to leave one of the most beautiful locations near the top of the Rocky Mountains. Vail Colorado has become our most favorite place to visit. We enjoy the scenery, atmosphere, living accommodations and numerous dinning experiences....
Pros: Beautiful scenery. Awesome powder. Low prices. Cons: Not easy to access. Very interesting customs.
When You Merge a Hobby with a Vacation....The Result Is Dangerous
Two years ago I took up skiing. Actually, I had it forced upon me by my twin cousins. I was visiting my family for the holidays in Big Bear Lake, CA, and they insisted...
Pros: Lots of variety in events, friendly crowds Cons: Some are located in towns a little off the beaten path, may require overnight stays
The topic of this review is festivals in Utah....
Utah is surprisingly diverse and celebrates it. This is a list of my favorite festivals for those of you who either live there or will be visiting. Happy hunting!
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