See what the experts are saying about Duck Creek Village. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Not only is Utah home to unfathomable natural features like Canyonlands and Zion national parks, but it is also a showcase of manmade wonders: Besides the centerpiece Mormon Temple, Salt Lake City's architecture includes other highlights, suc... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Bambara (Hotel Monaco, Salt Lake City; tel. 801/363-5454; www.bambara-slc.com): An ideal setting for a romantic meal, this popular restaurant brings a host of influences to the table, from Asian to Cajun. The Utah corn bisque is delectable an... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
The Best Lodges Red Canyon Lodge (Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area; tel. 435/889-3759; www.redcanyonlodge.com): Not really a lodge at all, this group of delightful 1930s cabins was remodeled in the 1990s. Your choice of TV- and telep... Continue reading »
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The best family vacations
Camping at Cherry Hill Camping Resort (Ogden): This fun-packed campground offers something for everybody: a water park with slides, pools, and even a pirate ship, plus miniature golf, batting cages, and aeroball (it's kind of like basketball)... Continue reading »
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The best fishing
The Best Destinations for Fishing & Watersports Strawberry Reservoir: The number-one trout fishery in Utah for both cutthroat and rainbow, this gem of a lake is set magnificently among tall pines. You're really out in the woods here: The n... Continue reading »
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The best hikes
Indian Trail (Ogden): Easily accessible from downtown Ogden, this 4.3-mile trail gets you out of town quickly, into a thick forest of spruce and fir, and onto a mountainside that offers spectacular views of Ogden Canyon, including a beautiful... Continue reading »
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The best inns and bed & breakfasts
Inn on the Hill Bed & Breakfast (Salt Lake City; tel. 801/328-1466; www.innonthehillslc.com): Two blocks from both the Utah State Capitol and Temple Square, this stately mansion atop Capitol Hill is one of Salt Lake City's greatest B&Bs, than... Continue reading »
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The best luxury hotels
The Grand America Hotel (Salt Lake City; tel. 800/621-4505; www.grandamerica.com): The newest luxury hotel in downtown Salt Lake City, the Grand America occupies an entire city block and offers top-notch service, amenities, and decor. The mar... Continue reading »
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The best mountain biking
Brian Head Resort: At 11,307 feet, there may not be a lot of oxygen, but the air is pure and clear, and the biking is great -- especially when you can ride a chairlift up and bike down. The trails are everywhere, each with more magnificent sc... Continue reading »
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The best native cultural experiences
The Great Gallery in Horseshoe Canyon, Canyonlands National Park: In a remote and hard-to-reach section of Canyonlands National Park is the Great Gallery, an 80-foot-long panel of rock art dating back several thousand years. It's one of the b... Continue reading »
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The best performing arts
Mormon Tabernacle Choir (Salt Lake City): Hear the glorious sounds of this world-renowned choir in its home on Temple Square. When not on tour, the choir rehearses Thursday evenings and performs for TV and radio broadcasts Sunday mornings. Bo... Continue reading »
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The best skiing
Snowbasin (Ogden Valley): Families love Snowbasin because there's something for everyone here, no matter what your ability. The resort is particularly popular with intermediates, who love the long, easy, well-groomed cruising runs. Experts ca... Continue reading »
Duck Creek Village Travel Experiences
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Beautiful Bryce Canyon
We headed toward Bryce Canyon National Park today. The first part of the drive took us over Boulder Mountain a nice change from the... Continue reading »
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Zion
Susan says: We got to Zion by driving along an incredibly scenic highway, following switchbacks around very large reddish cliffs and s... Continue reading »
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Zion: Feelin' Hot, Hot, Hot!
Before I get to Zion, a quick interlude. Although we are confident many of you have stopped checking this blog since we never update it,... Continue reading »
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Pink is my pick for the day...Coral Pink to be pr...
At day break, as we left the town of Page, we found ourselves once again crossing state lines, this time from Arizona into Utah (no time... Continue reading »
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Bryce
The drive from Zion to Bryce was short, but we gained a lot of elevation, and so when we rolled into the park it was a balmy 80 degrees.... Continue reading »
