Spring is officially in the air: the patio door is open, the breeze feels warm, the sun is delaying its daily goodbye, life is thawing, and flowers are blossoming! Last year around this time, I attended my very first flower festival with my mom, niece, sister-in-law, and her sister & mom. We had a fantastic…
Exploring all five national parks in Utah is one of the most epic road trips you can take. And of those “Mighty 5”, your 2 days in Zion will probably feel the most epic of all. While every other park can technically be done in only a day, Zion definitely requires at least two to…
Don’t let this simple itinerary for one day in Bryce Canyon fool you–this park packs a punch! Bryce Canyon was the fourth park out of Utah’s “Mighty 5” that we visited, so we had done a fair amount by this point. However, we were blown away by how unique each park was (especially how unique…
Last year around this time, I got a really exciting email. A property reached out via this blog with an invitation for a free stay. There were no obligations to write about the property in return, but the trip we took thanks to them ended up being one of my most memorable of 2024 despite…
Our one day in Capitol Reef totally surprised us! It’s one of Utah’s “Mighty 5” that I feel like a lot of people skip, but we had an incredible time eating a huge cinnamon roll, spotting petroglyphs, and doing a really rewarding hike with otherworldly views. (Best spot for lunch ever??) When we visited in…
During our bucket list trip to Utah to hike the Mighty 5, we spent one day in Canyonlands National Park. This was one of the parks (along with Capitol Reef) that I didn’t know much about. You don’t hear it talked about as often as Arches or Zion, for example, and I noticed when doing…
I never really do New Years resolutions, but since 2020 I have been choosing a word for my year. I love doing this because it helps me make decisions through out the year. Should I do x, y, or z? Well how does it relate to my word? Would doing so lead me in a…
Christmas in Chicago is a truly magical time–there’s so much to do for the holidays. Whether you’re looking for festive ideas while visiting from out of town or wanting to start some new traditions as a local, I’ve got you covered with these 15 ideas. Kate Kennedy from Be There in Five Podcast has talked…