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We are really excited to be staying at the Montage Deer Valley as their guest and equally happy to be sharing this Deer Valley, Utah family vacation guide with you!
Day two of our Utah adventure was full of thrills!
Pete, Ash and Emmy woke up early and went for a hike up Deer Valley Mountain. They took Red Cloud Trail up the hill and then took the chair lift back down. While they were exploring nature I was writing yesterday’s post. It worked out perfectly! The night before we saw a moose right outside our window, while Pete and Maddie were at the store and they didn’t believe us. I tried to get a picture but it was too dark. He didn’t think that moose would come this close to the resort, so it made me immensely happy to hear that he was told to stay away from moose on the hike and that there is one that likes to visit the resort in the evenings!
On the hike they passed through green forests and meadows of tall grass till the reached the top with forever views!
After that we headed over to Park City Resort to go on the Alpine Slide and Roller Coaster! While the rest of my family had some wild fun, I took the chair lift on the “scenic” tour which lasts an hour and it was like being in heaven. So peaceful!
Here is a video Emmy filmed on the slide with Pete! The slide is 3,000 feet long!
Back at Montage Deer Valley we relaxed in the afternoon with this view!
And then it was back to Main Street for a walking Ghost Tour!
We learned about this tour in the museum and it’s held at 8pm every night in the summer. It’s the perfect mix of history and campfire ghost stories. It’s perfect for the 10+ year old crowd, although Emmy did enjoy it. We told her they were all made up stories, which they very well could be… but I just really enjoyed the historical aspect and the insight as to what the town has gone through. The 1918 pandemic flu hit the town hard along with the challenges that miners faced everyday. One of my favorite parts about traveling is learning about history where it happened, not just from a book. The girls all take home so much from these trips too.
If this is your first time to Park City and Deer Valley I recommend planning out your days as soon as you arrive. The concierge at the Montage is so knowledgeable and really helped us plan some amazing things. We have been planning our days around the must see activities offered at the resort and that of the town and we have been going to sleep exhausted! There is so much to see and do here!
That slide looks like so much fun! I have never been to Utah but would love to visit one day! Very beautiful place you are staying.
I agree, the slide looks like a lot of fun. This would make a wonderful family vacation. The view is amazing.
Our local ski resort also has a slide that you can go down in the summer. I guess it is a good way to keep business going when there isn’t any snow around!
That slide is insane. I’d definitely have to try that out. That town looks so cute!
Omg what a neat slide!!!! I so need to hit up deer valley one of these days!
This is not somewhere that I would ordinarily have added to my must see list but after this, who knows? 🙂
Never been to Utah, looks beautiful! I will have to visit pretty soon we love the outdoors so this could be a fun experience for the family.
wow, slide was fun I was with you the whole time …looks like everyone had a great time. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! What a beautiful setting for a family getaway!
Never been to Utah, thanks for sharing. Looks like a lot of fun can be had there.
That looks like so much fun! The photos are perfect 🙂 Thank you for sharing.
The view is amazing! And there’s so much to do. Looks like the kids had fun.
Looks like a lot of fun! I wish they had more places like this near me
That does look like it was a lot of fun.
I would love to visit Utah. You look like you had a great time.
It looks like a great place to visit. The slide is incredible!
That slide is awesome! The girls looked like they had a blast.
Looks like a beautiful place to visit with the family! Ive never been out of the east coast lol its time I start traveling more west.
Wow! Awesome video and awesome pics! Being able to just stay at the Montage is a treat but being able to see all of this is even better!
Sounds like you had a great trip. Great advice for planning ahead of time The ghost tour sounds like a lot of fun.
Deer Valley is one of my favorite spots on earth. I need to go there soon.
The view from the lift looks extraordinary. Utah has so many great spots.
What a nice place to visit, it seems had a lots of fun. my kids would love to go there
Your pictures turned out great! I’m hoping to do vacations like this once the boys are a littler older.
That looks like such a fun time! I would love to visit there!
Looks like an awesome place to vacation. I would love the ghost walk.
Wow what some stunning views and that slide!! I so want to go on it! x
Utah look like a great place to go on vacation. I would love to go and see the mountains.
I’ve never been to Park City. Looks gorgeous. I really want to make it there for skiing one of these days.
Ghost walks are always fun. This looks like a great place to visit.
Looks like you had a terrific time in Utah! Funny, but I had never thought of Utah as a vacation destination — until now!
That slide does look like fun! But I would probably would take the scenic route, too. It looks so peaceful and relaxing.
What an awesome weeked adventure! Haven’t tried that longgggg slide! Even the cable car! I guess my summer is not as adventurous as yours. Just gave birth so.. Can’t really go out much. Anyway, there’s still next year. 🙂
This looks like a great vacation! What a cool trip and a lot of fun stuff to do. That slide looks so fun I’m sure my kids would love it!
Utah looks like such a fun and lovely place! I would love to visit!
The last time I was in a ride like this I was a little kid and I loved it. I wish I lived close to this park I would love to go again! Looks like a blast!
That looks like such a beautiful place! I would go just to stay in the rooms and look out the window.
I agree. The view itself would be worth the drive.
What a lovely getaway. Looks like a lot of fun. My family would love to head on vacation to Deer Valley! Looks so peaceful.
I have never been to Utah. It looks like a lot of fun!
This is quite a variety-packed active trip!
I think your views also demonstrate the power of written goals.
Awesome views and sights. What a neat place to visit.
What an impressive treat to stay at the Montage Deer Valley in Park City, Utah! I’m green with envy, but very happy that your family got to have this great experience. It just went on my bucket list for next summer so we can hear the ghost stories, too.
How sad, we live in Utah and never been there! That place looks amazing! I think we need to make this one of our next family vacation spots!
I have a friend who lived in Park City and he just loved it. I would love to do the walking ghost tour.
I absolutely LOVE Deer Valley and that whole Park City area of Utah. Reading this really makes me want to take the family back there next year. Looks like y’all are having a great time.
This place looks amazing and fun. I love to do outdoorsy things.
Wow, now this looks like a great vacation and perfect for kids. Loved the video too… Very cool. Thanks for sharing…
Those views are spectacular, your girls look like they had a great experience. I would totally visit the Montage Deer Vally if I’m ever in the area
Those views are spectacular, your girls look like they had a great experience. I would totally visit the Montage Deer Valley if I’m ever in the area
I’ve never been to Utah but this looks like such a lovely place! The skyride looks awesome!! My kids would love that. What a great way to get a view of the entire place. I bet it looks lovely in the Fall.
This looks like a great place to vacation!! I think my kids would love the alpine slide, looks like a ton of fun!
How fun! I love your little videographer! Feels like we got to come along too.