the kid project 
One year ago: we lived in a different house, a different state. Now it seems like a different world. So many years come to an end, and I am amazed [disgruntled] at how little has changed in my life. This year I am amazed [loving] all the change. We talk alot about our adventures…
Remember the Seven Sling Giveaway comes to an end tomorrow at 12pm. Pass it on to your pregnant friends! Have a great day! -the Ericksons
I snapped this shot as the sun emerged over the horizon, on our 14 hour road trip to Oregon. We’d been on the road for 3 hours, survived black ice (and I do mean survived), beat out a snow storm, and fought the nausea that accompanies early morning hunger. Overall our trip went smooth. I…
Seven years ago, almost to the day, Chris whisked (or rather dragged) me under a thundering, wet, magnificent water fall and asked me to marry him. I don’t remember much of what he said. In fact I could barely hear him over the roar. But I’ve never forgotten the waterfalls. So naturally every time we…
We moved to Utah nearly a year ago- waltzed into Momentum, cause we didn’t know where else to climb, and said, “Where do you sign us up?” Climbing for us is an outlet, a must have family bonding item. So naturally when we moved it was near the top of the list- right after the…
His face says it all.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…