One of my favorite things to do is to go waterfall hunting. I am not sure what it is that is so alluring about a waterfall. The rush of the water, the splash at the bottom, the sound as the water bounds against the rocks or the simple beauty of the sun reflecting off the […]
Utah Hikes
Top 6 Reasons to Visit Bryce Canyon Country
Bryce Canyon National Park Bryce Canyon National Park is stunning park filled with hundreds of hoodoos. “Bizarre, fanciful, whimsical and delicate” are words used by the visitors center to describe the formations made by a combination of erosion and rock. The Southern Paiute Indians said, “Hoodoo comes from the Southern Paiute word [ooh doo] for […]
Mount Nebo and Me
As the raindrops began gently falling washing tear stains from my cheeks, I have never been so happy to see the car. Mount Nebo and I started off as friends, but now I realize that we are much more than friends…we are frenemies. Frenemy: One who pretends to be my friend, but is actually my […]
Ferguson Canyon Hike
If you have ever thought you might enjoy a nice hike up Ferguson Canyon, let me share a couple of things with you. This is not an attempt to scare you off, but you may want to read this first. Please note that there is no street parking allowed at the trailhead. There are several […]
Rock Canyon to Campground Hike
Any questions as to why this canyon is called Rock Canyon? Not anymore! When a climber yells “ROCK”, do you know what you should do? Go into the wall and that is not what I did. When my son was climbing and yelled “ROCK”, I looked UP. Yep! I felt like I was a safe […]
Grab Your Gear and Head to Silver Lake
Silver Lake is a small alpine lake located up American Fork Canyon. It is a well known trail for good reason. Get there early to avoid struggling for a parking spot. The road is typically open spring through fall and is a small dirt road that winds up the mountain. The trailhead begins at the […]
Grandeur Peak is Not To Be Missed
Starting at Church Fork up Millcreek Canyon, UT is a magical place where only those searching for magnificent views, peaks to be bagged and an overwhelming feeling of awe should venture. Be prepared to have your breath taken away, and I am not talking about panting on the uphill. As the parking lot was closed, […]
Morning Hike up Bells Canyon to Lower Falls
If there is one positive to COVID19 it is that we have gotten out hiking more than ever and I love it. My goal is to find new hikes in our area, expand my horizons and share our finds with you. If I could be any animal, I would be a mountain goat. Sure footed, able […]