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Location: 15 Minutes up Big Cottonwood Canyon, across the road from Storm Mountain Picnic Area. Park on the side of the road. Follow trail up the steep washout just east of the glacier gully. Cost: free What to expect: 5-10 minute approach, steep at first, then levels out. The base of most the climbs are…
Continue Reading →Over at the Outdoor Blogger Network they are celebrating their 1 year anniversary! That means lots of giveaways and lots of chances for free gear if you simply spread the word. So here is me spreading the word! The Outdoor Blogger network is a site where all the outdoor bloggers come together, share gear reviews,…
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When the weather starts to cool and Christmas draws near, my thoughts go something like this: what cool toys or clothes should we get the kids? What on earth should I tell the Grandparents? They don’t really need any MORE toys! So as summer wore on and turned to fall, I tried my hardest to…
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A Quick Morning Favorite! Location: From Salt Lake, take I-215 towards Big Cottonwood Canyon/ exit 6200s. Follow Wasatch Blvd. south past Fort Union Blvd. and up the hill. Turn left into the Prospector Drive neighborhoods and an immediate right up the hill. Take the second left onto Timberline Drive and park in spots on right…
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that made a summer I will never forget… Antelope Island, UT Anibel (age 4 in photo) climbing at Red Rocks, Salt Lake, UT Peek-a-boo fun! Refreshing Esme at Lower Emerald Pools, Zion National Park, UT Abishai, age 3, sweating it up in the hot sun! Canyon Rim Train, Zion National Park, UT Skipping to the…
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Here are some tips to help to get your younger, and possibly a bit sheepish, kids climbing and having fun doing it: 1. Fix a rope to their back for lowering. Have the kid drag up an extra rope tied to their back. This is helpful for those kids who have a little trouble with…
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Location: Dog Lake can be reached from either Mill Creek Canyon via the BigWater Trail (end of Mill Creek Canyon Road) or from Mill D North Fork Trail in Big Cottonwood Canyon (Trailhead is 8.6 miles up Big Cottonwood, on the left, across from Spruces Campground). Cost: Free What to expect: Beauty!! The wildflowers peaked late this…
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Location: From the mouth of American Fork Canyon, go 8.4 miles up the Alpine Loop road and take a right at the Timpooneke Campground. Go a short distance past the campground host trailer to the Timpooneke Trailhead. Cost: $6/per car or annual national parks pass accepted What to Expect: The hike to Scout Falls is…
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Location: Approximately 3 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon. Look for Storm Mountain Picnic area, pass it and continue on till the road goes over the river. There will be a chain link fence on the left and immediately after, a black shale parking lot. Park there. Head south towards the fence, go around and follow…
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Location: Southern Idaho. For more specific direction visit the link at the end of the page. Cost: Day use is free! A camping fee for one vehicle and one site is $12.72. There is a $8.48 charge for an additional car with a max of 2 cars and 8 people per site. What to expect: A…
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Location: Wasatch Range, 2.85 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon. Park either on the side of road or in the Storm Mountain Picnic area. Cost: $7 day use only, if you park in the Picnic area. What to expect: Fishing at the river, clean sites with fire pit, flushing bathrooms, and a playground for the kids….
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My title is adapted from my parent’s favorite marriage counsel- those that play together, stay together. It is derived not from studies or stats but from years of experience. Years of watching friends married, friends divorced and friends re-married. And over the years it has been drilled into my head too. I was asked by…
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My husband and I love climbing. And after our second kid was born we got back into it- but climbed only indoors at the gym. We had written off climbing outdoors for quite some time. But since moving to Utah- where endless numbers of route are 20 minutes from our front stoop- we wanted to…
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A camping breakfast REVOLUTION! Earlier, Hilary Lowe posted an awesome recipe for Easy Breakfast Burritos. Here is another one thanks to Jen Dekorte! The key points being pre-made and wrapped in foil. Any recipe would probably be great. No prep on those cold camping mornings when it is struggle just to get out of your…
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We were introduced to this campground, located between Solitude and Brighton up Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT by some friends this last weekend. Bottom line? 5 stars! What to expect: 41 developed campsites, including large group sites. Popular for fishing, a scenic stream, and scenic driving. Nearby is the popular hiking trail to Silver Lake. Other hiking/mountain…
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All you need is a frying pan for these scrumptious easy burritos: ½ cup cooked cherrizo or sausage 1/2 cup torn spinach 6 eggs ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese 5-7 flour tortillas 1 frying pan Heat the pan on your camping stove and add the meat and cook until warmed. Add the spinach. Crack the 6…
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Located: Between Park City and Heber City, UT off of HWY 40. Admission: Day Use $7 – $10 Camping $16 – $20 Payment accepted: Visa, Master Card Activities/Services: picnic areas, beach access, boat launch and rental, canoe/kayak, general store, fishing, tent/RV camping, playgrounds. Our adventure at Jordanelle started off a little rough. A 10 minute line of…
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