Travel & Day Trips
Explore Utah and beyond from Park City
Heber Valley Summer: Train Rides, Music Festivals, and Pioneer Days for Families
Twenty minutes south of Park City, Heber Valley has the best summer event calendar in the region for families - the Heber Valley Railroad, free Thursday concerts, the Fiddlers and Fireworks Train on Pioneer Day, and the Wasatch County Fair. Here is what to put on the calendar.
Park City Wedding Guest Weekend: Where to Stay and What to Do with Out-of-Town Kids
You got the invite to a Park City wedding. Now what? Here's the realistic mom's playbook for being a wedding guest with kids in tow - where to stay, what to do during the bride's hair appointment, and how to make the long weekend feel like a real family trip.
Park City Food and Wine Classic 2026: Family-Friendly Sessions and Kid Activities
The Park City Wine Festival is mostly an adults-only weekend, but with the right planning, families can absolutely build a great trip around it. The honest mom guide to which sessions work with kids in tow, where to send the kids while you taste, and how to make the weekend work.
Provo River Rafting with Older Kids: Class III Rapids and Family Outfitters
When the Weber feels too tame, the Provo River is the next step up. Splashy Class II rapids on the lower run, real Class III action on the upper canyon, and outfitters who specialize in family trips for kids 8 and up.
Park City to Yellowstone Road Trip with Kids: Multi-Day Family Itinerary
Park City sits 4-5 hours from Yellowstone's south and west entrances. Here's the full multi-day road trip itinerary that works for families - the route, where to break up the drive, where to stay in the park, and what to skip.
Big Stars Bright Nights at Deer Valley: Your Family Concert Picnic Guide
The St. Regis Big Stars, Bright Nights concert series at Deer Valley's Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater is the bucket list summer concert experience in Park City. Here is how to do it with kids - tickets, gates, what to pack, and where to sit.
The Ultimate Family Guide to Park City in 2026
Everything you need to know about visiting Park City with kids - from ski resorts to summer adventures.
Antelope Island State Park Day Trip from Park City: Bison and the Great Salt Lake
Antelope Island is the easiest big-nature day trip from Park City and somehow flies under the radar. Here's the family playbook - bison, the Great Salt Lake, the historic ranch, and how to time it so the kids don't melt down.
Park City Summer Festivals 2026: Kimball Arts, Tour of Utah, and More for Families
Your full 2026 calendar of Park City summer festivals: Kimball Arts Festival August 7-9, Park Silly Sundays, Savor the Summit, Triple Crown Bike Series, and more. Family game plans included.
Park City Bachelorette Weekend Itinerary: Spa, Slopes, and Hot Tubs
A grown-up Park City bachelorette weekend - spa mornings, slopeside cocktails, hot tubs at sunset, and one truly unforgettable group dinner. Here's the three-day itinerary that has worked for friend group after friend group.
Park City for First-Time Visitors: A Mom's Cheat Sheet
Heading to Park City for the first time and not sure where to start? Here's the practical mom-to-mom rundown - where to land, where to stay, what to skip, and what's actually worth the splurge with kids in tow.
Sundance Resort for a Mom's Getaway: Art Studio, Hiking, and Robert Redford's Legacy
Sundance Resort is the underrated mom's getaway in Utah. Robert Redford's hand-built creative sanctuary at the foot of Mount Timpanogos has art classes, 20 miles of trails, and the new Inn at Sundance.