Category: Utah

Utah adventure ideas, activities and getaways – including Arches & Canyonlands National Parks, Salt Lake City, and diving Homestead Crater.

6 Favorite Places in Salt Lake City, Utah (& Great Day Trips)

Between the Great Salt Lake and Wasatch mountain range lies a unique place called Salt Lake City. When first arriving for our two-week stay for a house/pet sit, all we knew was that we'd be surrounded by mountains and Mormons. So, we were excited to dive in deeper and... Read more

Why Night is the BEST Time to Visit Utah Salt Flats

We were just looking for an epic sunset spot near Salt Lake City, and the unique landscape of Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats kept showing up in our search. It seemed to be the best time to visit Utah salt flats, but little did we know night would be even better! So, we... Read more

Mystic Hot Springs in Utah & Hippie Bus Overnight Hideaway

Sometimes we put a lot of thought into our travel plans, but mostly we just wing it. Like, when we booked all of our lodging for a week-long road trip around midnight the night before we were supposed to leave – after having a few drinks to celebrate. Yea, that... Read more

Pros & Cons of Diving Homestead Crater in Midway Utah

We spent a cold January weekend scuba diving in the warm water of Homestead Crater in Midway, UT, in order to complete our PADI open water diver certifications. This review lists the pros and cons of diving Homestead Crater in Midway, Utah, so you can decide... Read more

Exploring Arches & Canyonlands in Winter

On a snowy winter day, we set out from Denver, CO, to Homestead Crater in Midway, UT, to complete our open water scuba certification. Since we had never been to Utah, we HAD to check out some of its amazing national parks on our way. Even though we were... Read more