Salt Lake County
Points of Interest in Salt Lake County
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Donut Falls
A couple of weeks ago, Kelley and I decided to take the kids on a little camping trip up Big Cottonwood Canyon. We stayed at Redman campground, just past Solitude Ski Resort. We were looking for a fun hike close by, and decided on Donut Falls! After breakfast on our second day, we all piled into the van for a short drive down the canyon. When we got to the Donut Falls entrance, we noticed that many people were parking out on the highway. We have hiked Donut Falls before, so we knew that it is a loooong walk to the trailhead. We took our chances that there would be…
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Camping in Big Cottonwood Canyon
It’s been an interesting spring, in light of COVID19. After being cooped up in the house for three months, I was ready to get into nature for a couple of days! I talked to my daughter Kelley, and she was up for taking a little break from home. Our criteria was somewhere that a) we could sleep in a tent and b) we didn’t have to drive for hours on end with five kids. I have to admit, camping does take a lot of gear, but we didn’t mind. Luckily we live in a beautiful area with mountains close by! Salt Lake City is bordered on the east by the…
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The Pumpkin Patch at Petersen Family Farm
October in Utah brings chilly weather, hot apple cider, and pumpkins! One tradition that we love includes picking out the perfect pumpkin at a pumpkin patch. This year, we visited the pumpkin patch at Petersen Family Farm.
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This is the Place Heritage Park
In Utah, we have a state holiday called Pioneer Day on July 24th. It is to honor the pioneers that settled the Salt Lake Valley. One of the fun places to visit on Pioneer Day is This is the Place Heritage Park.
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Wheeler Historic Farm
Wheeler Historic Farm is an enjoyable, relaxing place to spend an afternoon! There are no roller coasters or water slides, but plenty of animals, farm equipment, a playground, and grassy areas to play.
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Hogle Zoo
What do children like better than seeing wild animals up close and personal? To imagine themselves on a safari, or as an eagle in a nest? Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City is an adventure in imagination!
