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Showing posts with label parks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label parks. Show all posts

Monday, July 10, 2017

Conestoga Ranch at Bear Lake


A few weeks ago our family was invited to go glamping at Conestoga Ranch at Bear Lake in Garden City Utah. Conestoga Ranch is about a 3 hour drive from Salt Lake City.


We stayed in a Conestoga Wagon. Our covered wagon had a comfy king size bed and two bunk beds. 
It was also furnished with bedding, towels, a small safe (the kind you would find in a hotel room), two lantern style flashlights, and two DC converters so you can charge your phone.



The wagons are set up in a wagon circle, in the center is a big fire pit with Adirondack chairs. No need to worry abut bringing matches, firewood, or stuff to roast marshmallows. The employees light the fire for you and they also supply you with a s'mores kit including sticks to roast the marshmallows. If you need extra there is a small shop on site where you can buy more (or anything else you may have forgotten to bring).
Each wagon has it's own picnic table and umbrella which is great for playing games, small crafts with the kids and of course eating.




The resort also has bikes and helmets to rent (free of charge),  a game tent, playground,volleyball net and more!


Unlike the grand tents that have their own in-tent bathroom, the wagons did not have a bathroom. No big deal, the bathrooms are really nice! They even supply shampoo, conditioner and soap. The bathrooms are a very short walk (less than a minute) away. They are located in the main building and are very private. They look like a bathroom you would find in a hotel room.


The picture above is the main building on the bathroom side. There are more bathrooms on the inner side of the barn style building.




We loved the on site restaurant, Campfire Grill.


They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner so need to even worry about packing food. Unless you want to. We loved the dinner, especially the wood fired pizzas. Campfire Grill also has child friendly options that will make both parents and kids happy.


You don't have to be a guest of Conestoga Ranch to dine at the Campfire Grill, so if you are in the area stop by and check it out.

We really loved our stay at Conestoga Ranch and are already dreaming of our next trip there!






Friday, June 6, 2014

Flash Back Friday: Parks in Salt Lake


Now that summer is here it is time to head to the park. Salt Lake has some great parks too. Did you know there are over 135 parks in the Salt Lake Valley?
We have compiled a big list of parks in the Salt Lake Valley for you.
You can download your free copy here.


If we forgot a park make sure to let us know so we can add it to our list.


 What are your favorite parks?

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Gilgal Sculpture Garden


Behind this fence is a fun sculpture garden known as the Secret Garden. Hidden in a neighborhood mixed with homes and businesses is The Gigal Sculpture Garden.


The garden is home to 12 sculptures and over 70 engravings. Created in the mid- twentieth century, The Gilgal Gardens makes for a fun little outing any time of the year.



Because there is no entrance fee, the garden is run and maintained from donations.
You can pick up walking tour brochures at the garden.




749 East 500 South 
Salt Lake City, Utah 

Hours: April through September 8 am-8pm
October through March 9am-5pm