Golden Spike National Historic Site

The Golden Spike Historic Site is where the transcontinental railway was completed in 1869. This is a GREAT place for kids of all ages! Click Here to visit the website and learn tips when planning your trip. Locaeted in Northern Utah in Brigham City, this is a great place to spend the day!

Reenactments of the Last Spike Ceremony which took place on May 10, 1869 can be seen during the summer season. Volunteers portray the dignitaries who were here on that day in 1869. Come and be a part of history Saturdays and holidays from May 10 through Labor Day at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Steam Demonstrations are when the Jupiter and No. 119 locomotives move on the tracks. These demonstrations take place every day during the summer season (May 1 - Labor Day).

They also have "fee free" days! Click Here to view the dates.

Thanks to Bev JbAilat for this great family activity idea!

Wild West Wednesdays: This Is The Place Monument

Enjoy only $2 admissions on Wednesdays from now until September 1st. For more updates, find them on Facebook by clicking here.

This Is The Place Monument is a great place for the family, and kids of all ages! We will post pictures when we visit, but for now you can view the fan photos on their facebook page.

They also have a TON of events going on for Pioneer Day. CLICK HERE to be taken to their official site for more information and a list of all their events.

Fire Station Tour

Scheduling a tour at any Utah fire station is SUPER easy.....just call them and ask!! We chose the Stansbury Park Fire Department, because my parents had a barn fire at their house a few months ago, and these were the firefighters that were there. The kids wanted to go see those specific firefighters!

They were SOO good with the kids.....the stop dropped and rolled on the ground WITH the kids, crawled around on the floor "below the smoke" and felt doors with them, etc. The kids had a BLAST!

COST: FREE!

Millcreek Canyon

We spent a WONDERFUL afternoon up Millcreek Canyon today! It was $3 per vehicle to get in (make SURE you bring the exact change....they didn't have change for a $20 so it took me a minute to scrape up $3 in quarters and dimes from my ashtray haha!), and you pay as you leave. Also, make sure to bring your own garbage bags, as there are no garbage cans in the canyon. You have to pack out all your own garbage. Make sure your dog, if you bring one, is on a leash, and you bring sacks or whatever to clean up their "mess"! This is such a beautiful canyon, and we want to keep it that way!

There are many hiking trails for ALL ages! They would even be appropriate for a 1 year old! The stream is very shallow, but as my kids said, there are a few "loud" places. There are many places to wade and cool off. There are MANY picnic spots, bathrooms, and trails. It was really nice to be able to play next to a stream and not worry about my kids falling in the river and being swept away!

The pictures posted here are just across the road from the Millcreek Inn, where they host company events, weddings, etc. Log Haven is also located a little bit further up the canyon.

DIRECTIONS: On the eastside belt of I-215, take the 3300 South / 3900 South exit. Follow Wasatch Drive to 3800 South, where there is a redlight. Turn towards the mountains, which is Eastbound, and you will head straight up the canyon. To drive from the bottom of the canyon to the end of the canyon (where the motorized road ends) is about 20 minutes maximum, if the gate at the top is closed. If it's open, and you are able to drive all the way through, it will take about 35 minutes. It's a great canyon for taking a quiet drive! Watch out for bicycles and hikers!

INFORMATION: For information on reserving picnic spots, and camping, click here.

You Can't Beat The Beetles (A Musical)

The Copperview Theatre Arts youth Program
You Can't Beat The Beetles

THURSDAY, JUNE 24TH @ 7:30 Pm
FRIDAY, June 25TH @ 7:30 PM
SATURDAY, JUNE 26TH@ 7:30PM

Admission is FREE!!

Performances held at:Wheeler Historical Farm6351S 900 E, Murray

Family Friendly Hikes

I saw this segment on Studio 5 a few weeks ago. There are many resources of family-friendly, and KID-friendly, hikes! I can't wait to try them all! (I vote we extend Summer by two more months.....there is not enough time to do everything I want to!)

Click Here to go to the segment on Studio 5.

Click Here to be taken to the blog of Sheryl McGlochlin , the person who knows about all of these amazing hikes!

UTAH COUNTY: Things to see and do!

We have been asked "What is there to do in Utah County?!" Well, we heard you, and we've answered your question! We found this link that has many ideas of things to see and do in Utah County. I am putting many of these on my "to see and do" list, and will post pictures as we visit them. Thanks for asking your question! :)

Click Here to go to the site.

Click Here to see Historic Places and Museums in Utah County. (This is what interests me!)

PICTURE: If you've ever seen the movie Footloose, you'll recognize the Lehi Roller Mills as the place where Footloose was filmed!

RESOURCE: Utah's Historical Places and Outdoor Activities

I came across this site that has a lot of Utah's historical places and outdoor activities ideas. I hope it can give you some fun ideas of things to do!

Click Here to go to the historical places site.

Click Here to view the main Utah Outdoor Activities page.

Tooele County: Historical Sites and Attractions

Did you know there are MANY historical sites and attractions in Tooele County? Click Here to go to the website and view them all. I was surprised at how many there were!

WestFest!

June 24th - 27th
Centennial Park
5415 West 3100 South
West Valley City

FREE Admission! Rides and games may have a separate fee.

This is a fun annual event for the whole family, and for everybody of all ages!

For more information, visit the official website by clicking here.

Jones' Dairy / Taylorsville Bennion Heritage Center

This was a very fun tour! Jones Dairy has been made into the Taylorsville Bennion Heritage Center. It was very fun that the granddaughter of the guy who ran Jones Dairy was the one that gave us the tour. She had many great stories of her time spent there as a child visiing her grandparents.

COST: FREE, but they will gladly accept donations. Make sure to sign their guestbook, as this is how their funding is determined.
ADDRESS: 1488 W 4800 S in Taylorsville, UT. Take Redwood Road to 4800 South, then head Eastbound. It will be on your left hand side. You can't miss it!

Logan Summerfest June 17-19

The 27th Annual Summerfest Arts Faire is a juried art festival that features live music, good food, and more than a hundred fine artists whose mediums include oil and watercolor painting, fiber art, photography, acrylics, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, and more. Summerfest festivities include a children's art yard where youngsters can create a variety of arts projects themselves.

Historic Downtown Logan Utah
June 17th - 19th
10:00 a.m - 10:00 p.m. daily

Cost: Varies by activity. Children's Art Yard is $3 per child.