I have heard about Big Spring Hollow for many years, but I had never made the short drive up South Fork in Provo Canyon to do the ride. The last time I was near Big Springs was for 5th grade camp. A week was planned of fun and hiking in the majestic canyon, but I [...]

Red rocks, clear blue sky, warmer temperatures, no crowds. Is this paradise? OK, it might not be paradise, but it is definitely Moab in March. On my quick trip to Moab in March 2009, I left Utah County at 7 a.m. and was wandering the red rocks outside of Moab by 11 a.m. That’s a [...]

There I was standing at the top of the lift chair. I had never officially ridden a ski lift, but I had already told everyone I was an old pro. I was a fourth grader at Edgemont Elementary in Provo, and this was my first experience skiing at a ski resort. The night before, I [...]