The natural beauty found throughout Utah Valley is stunning, plentiful, and far-spread. This can be a challenge as a landscape photographer because I am constantly torn on which of the dozens of picturesque locations I should prioritize, especially when I am short on time. After some time…
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While growing up in the excessive heat of Arizona, I often heard about the wonder of summers in Utah Valley. A cool river to tube in, hikes along rivers, and a waterpark at the base of a mountain made Utah Valley sound like a haven during the warm months of the year. Now that I live here myself I…
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Utah County has some of the best climbing destinations in the world. With so many different options, it can be hard to choose where to start. In fact, climbing here can sometimes feel like reading the menu at The Cheesecake Factory. Here are my recommendations for where to go as you learn to rock…
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Paddle boarding is a summer favorite water sport and there are plenty of great places to do it in Utah Valley! We are pleased to share the insider information we received from local paddle boarding expert Pascal Braun. Pascal is with SUP Rentals Utah and offers a lot of insight with his experience…
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Payson Lakes Throughout Utah Valley, community pools are now open, city festivals have begun, and snowmelt is low enough for mountain roads to open. One of the valley’s best summer roads for finding adventure is the Nebo Loop. This road is a National Scenic Byway and one of the best places for…
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Now that summer is in full swing, you may be looking for ways to beat that summer heat! We met with Steve Myers from High Country Adventure up near Vivian Park to get all the information you need for your Provo River adventure this summer! Question: What kinds of activities are available through…
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Utah Valley is beginning to warm up, which means tubing down the Provo River, hiking up Mt. Nebo, visiting Timpanogos Cave National Monument and other summertime activities. Warmer days also welcome summer nights that are comfortably cool, allowing more opportunities to explore the wonder of the…
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It is that time of year! The snow has melted, the tulips have sprung and we are firmly in “third spring” here in Utah. For those who may be new to our area, it is not unusual to have winter followed by first spring, back to winter, second spring, back to winter and finally third spring. I have been…
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The boat bobbed up and down with the gentle waves from distant boats. Our voices and laughter filled the late summer air, as we talked about our adventures and how we wished school could be postponed for a few more months. In the heat of the evening sun, we kept cool by dipping our feet in the water…
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The cool crisp mountain air was calling me. I couldn’t resist the urge to hike to our local hot pots, Fifth Water Hot Springs, with my family on this chilly day. Figuring out how to get into and out of the hot pots without freezing was going to be a bit of a challenge. I was up for a good challenge…
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