Marysvale, UT
We spent Valentine’s Day weekend with our favorite Utahans, the Ekbergs! The three day President’s Day weekend was the perfect opportunity to find a halfway spot to meet; the location was a very snowy Marysvale, UT.
We were hoping to explore some of the backcountry, but with a winter storm blowing over most of the country, we stayed off of the forest roads. Fortunately, it still turned out to be a fantastic weekend!
Our AirBnB was located on a ranch property. From our family room window we were able to see deer and cow meandering about in the intense snowstorm on the day we arrived. Fortunately, the next day brought quieter winds and a brighter sky. We were able to sled in the side yard and to explore two unique nearby areas: Butch Cassidy’s childhood home and Caboose Village. Caboose Village, although closed for the season, is home to about 15 old train cars that have been converted into quaint overnight motel rooms.
The kids (and adults) all played wonderfully together! The adults ended the weekend with an intense game of Exploding Kittens, which after plenty of whiskey, Scott faintly remembers winning. We look forward to biannual trips with the Ekbergs and a perfect excuse to discover more of central Utah!