One of our favorite hikes is so close to Salt Lake you can do it anytime. Elephant Rock is a 6.8 mile moderately trafficked out & back trail located in the foothills of Bountiful, Utah. DO NOT LET THE LENGTH SCARE YOU. The beginning of the hike is a little steep but once you make…
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Angels Landing – The Mother of all Utah Hikes
Yes we know this is not the longest or the hardest hike in Utah, but…… it is one of the very best! If you are headed to Zions National Park this year this hike is a must. Start getting in hiking shape now however because it is not a walk in the park. This is…
Short, Short Evening Hike & Picnic
It’s hard to believe but right up Little Cottonwood Canyon, only .1 miles off of the road, is a beautiful little waterfall – Lisa Falls. This is a perfect hike for beginners or a family with small kids. It only takes about 5 minutes on a winding dirt path. You walk through tall trees and…
LET’S GET HIKING – UTAH STYLE
In case you didn’t know Utah has MOUNTAINS! I don’t mean hills or little mounds, I mean BIG mountains with substantial elevation. The Wasatch Front is a mountain range that runs across north central Utah. Salt Lake City is at the center but the exact distance that it runs is not always agreed upon. For…
It’s Called Scout Cave
For all you down in St. George for Spring Break or maybe even living down in southern Utah, this is a great short hike that is fun for the whole family. This hike is only about 3.5 miles round trip and the elevation gain is only about 575 feet which is awesome. There are several…
Hike the Frary
What is the Frary you ask? Frary Peak is the highest point on Antelope Island. NOW is the time to take this hike – trust us! Last year when Steve & James (Dad & Brother) did this hike towards the end of summer, it was so blazing hot and there was NO SHADE whatsoever, that…
No Bugs = Antelope Island in the Winter
Many of you, even the ones who live in Salt Lake City, have never been to the Great Salt Lake. That is just crazy! Some of the excuses given are that it is stinky, it is desolate and it has lots of bugs. Well sometimes that is true but it still shouldn’t stop you from…
Lava Tubes in Snow Canyon State Park
Yes! Lava Tubes! Utah! St. George is a popular destination for Spring Break here in Utah. While you are in the area get out and explore some of the beautiful surroundings, Snow Canyon State Park is a must. It is beautiful with black lava rock on the ground and the red stone cliffs surrounding you….
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