There are times in life when you know you need to get out of town, but you aren't sure where. It's these moments that I'm most grateful for the great American invention of Road Trips. It was early August, 2014, when my wife and…
Despite the name, Craters of the Moon is actually a national monument here on Earth. This was good news for us as it meant we could swing by it on our way home after the Magic Valley Beer Fest. The national monument (I'm going to call it a…
A lot has changed since 2014, but at the time the nearest beer festivals to Salt Lake City were Evanston, WY and Twin Falls, ID. Having already experienced what Evanston had to offer, it was time to pack up and head north. Twin Falls is roughly a three hour drive…
Once upon a time, there was a lovely little restaurant called Plum Alley in downtown Salt Lake City. Situated in the heart of Salt Lake City's former Chinatown (which was essentially turned into a parking lot in the 1950s), Plum Alley, named for the street it was situated…
There have been a lot of trips I wish I could experience again, in their entirety. The wonder and novelty of a new place, meeting up with old friends – this trip definitely is on that list. As always, my wife did so much to prepare for this trip – our schedule…
I don't think of myself as a "Disney Adult" – that is to say, I don't own anything with Mickey Mouse on it; however, Disneyland has become a bit of a travel staple for us. I suspect this is largely due to my wife having…
It's been interesting, sitting here in 2025, hearing about this big uptick in nostalgia for the peak Millennial years, especially for the younger generation that were too young to really enjoy that time. Internet Analysis has a good video on this entire topic that's worth checking…
Sometimes life is filled with big, glamorous travel plans. Sometimes it's just a series of small happenings. Both are important. September, 2013. The VERY FIRST Salt Lake Comic Con, back before they got sued into changing their name. Rainy fall days and over-the-top Instagram filters. The view from…