This Is the Place

This Is the Place Monument

I've heard lots of good reviews about This Is the Place Heritage Park in Salt Lake City and we had actually never been there, so I wanted to make sure that we checked it out while we were in Utah.  We ended up going with Dave's parents and his brother Scott and Scott's wife, Katie. 

Breakfast at Market Street Grill, SLC

I enjoyed the park and am glad that we went, but looking back I feel a little bad about dragging Scott and Katie there---not exactly what a young married couple would consider loads of fun--unless they like elementary school field trips!  They were good sports!



In addition to the This Is the Place monument, the foundation that runs the park has established a whole pioneer village with activities and characters in dress.  It is somewhat like a small Nauvoo.  We rode a train around the grounds, toured some buildings and let the kids ride a pony.  It was also a very hot day so we stopped at the "General Store" for a snow cone.  I tell you snow cones are the THING in Utah. 


Train ride with Grandpa, Paige and Aunt Katie



Dave sitting in Brigham Young's reclining chair,
our guide insisted he sit in it.



Waiting for a pony ride



Playing pioneer children's games with Grandpa



Sheep





I love a fun-filled vacation but just as important are the opportunities to learn.  We have taken the girls to a number of places this year to experience "living history."  I am so grateful to stand in preserved places, recall events, and answer my daughter's questions.  What great memories we've made learning together.