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Provo River Falls - Mirror Lake Highway
For some time now there has been talk about a beautiful family destination just off the Mirror Lake highway called the Provo River Falls. It is said to be a series of waterfalls on the Upper Provo River and one of the most popular stops along the way to Mirror Lake and beyond. With that being said, on a beautiful summer day we decided to take a relaxing drive with some friends along the Mirror Lake highway with the Upper Provo River Falls being our destination. Our trip started with a short drive to Kamas, Utah, where the Mirror Lake highway begins.
Best Backpacking Food Brands
When it comes to backpacking what will determine your backpacking destination, length of stay, comfort, safety, and overall backpacking experience are the essentials you can carry. Using lightweight backpacking gear, such as tents, sleeping bags, cooking essentials, and even the backpack itself will provide a tremendous difference of how much one can carry. However, there are two backpacking essentials that every person needs for survival and they are food and water. Carrying enough water for your backpacking adventure is necessary, but will also account for most of the weight.
5 Reasons to Visit Utah’s Parks During Winter
Utah has five national parks and 42 state parks. And while many of us think of summer as the primetime to visit them, winter offers lots of unique benefits. For starters, the crowds thin out when the cold weather hits. In fact, they sometimes even vanish completely. Imagine that—a trip into Utah’s gorgeous wilderness without RVs swarming around you. So whether you want to hike at Capitol Reef, fish at Bear Lake, snowshoe at Scofield, or explore Canyonlands, this is the time to get off the couch and make some memories. Winter will give you a totally different perspective of Utah’s parks.
The Silver Fork Lodge - Big Cottonwood Canyon
The Silver Fork Lodge is located within Big Cottonwood Canyon, which is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, climbing, and fishing, and let’s not forget skiing and snowboarding. There are 2 ski resorts and approximately 120 residents, along with many trails. The canyon also has a rich history that dates back to the 1850s, when it was a city for miners and sawmill workers. However, the strains of silver and gold were very hard to follow, resulting in the last mine closing in the early 1950s. Another resource utilized in the canyon was timber. Because of the excellent wood supply and clear water source.
Should you Join a Utah Hiking Club?
While there are several benefits to joining a hiking club, how do you decide which hiking club is best for you? Before you join remember that all clubs are different. Some clubs are set up for the sole purpose to meet up for hiking adventures, while others do much more. Some clubs have monthly meetings and some may charge a small fee. When choosing a club make sure you find one that offers a wide range of hiking adventures, and activities that are right for you. Clubs that focus on hikes for beginners may not work for the experienced hiker.
Utah’s Backcountry: Lightning Safety Tips
Thunder and lightning storms are a common occurrence in Utah during the hot summer months. These storms leave people scrambling for cover because many fail to heed the warnings: the big dark clouds in the distance and the sound of thunder roaring through the sky. Many outdoor enthusiasts have taken chances during an afternoon thunderstorm. You know the classic excuses—just one more cast, the marina is just around the bend, or just a few more minutes while enjoying the view. I mean, why not? The odds of becoming a lightning victim in the United States in any year are 1 in 700,000.
Tips for a Safe and Enjoyable Spring Activity
With spring here and the weather warming, outdoor enthusiast see this as a time to get out and enjoy their favorite outdoor activity. Spring is a unique, unpredictable time of year in Utah; before you head to the hills, you should spend some time planning and preparing for your outdoor adventure. Whether you are taking your first camping trip, your first hike of the season, or just taking the family on a picnic in Utah’s mountains, the following tips should help you have a more pleasant, safe, spring activity.
The Red Cliffs Recreation Area
Red Cliffs Recreation Area is located just off of I-15, 15 miles north of St George, Utah near Quail Creek. Red Cliffs is a charming year-round camping area, but particularly attractive in the Fall and Spring of the year when the cold settles in the north. The cliffs protect the campground from the harsh winter winds. When it is icy in the north, Red Cliffs is a pleasant place to enjoy the warmth of the sun. Summers can be hot within the rock enclosure. Red Cliffs offers several marked hiking trails that will lead you through beautiful red rock formations and narrow canyons filled with pools of water.
Utah Tubing and Sledding Locations
Are you planning a Utah winter vacation with the family? Are you looking for somewhere new and exciting to snow tube? Utah has some of the best sledding and tubing places around. You don’t have to be a downhill skier to get out and enjoy the beauty of the mountains. Winter sports are something everyone can do! Below is a list of just some of the best sledding and tubing locations in Utah.
Neptune Park Saratoga Springs Utah
Neptune Park is located in Saratoga Springs Utah, at 452 West 400 North and offers the largest climbing pyramid in North America; reaching 30 feet tall. The Neptune play pyramid is one of only three in the world. It will definitely draw you in and capture the imagination of both parent and child alike. I found myself in a race with my daughters up the rope coarse to see who could reach the top of the mountain first. They won of course. Once on top of the structure we didn’t want to get down, or give our spots up to those below us until we had gotten our share of the bigger than life feeling of being on top of the world, as it were.
Big Cottonwood Canyon
Within 20 minutes of Salt Lake City you can enjoy fresh mountain air, pristine mountain lakes, streams, and beautiful forests. Big Cottonwood Canyon offers a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities such as camping, hiking, rock-climbing, fishing, wildlife viewing, picnicking, skiing, snowboarding and much more. Considered one of Utah's scenic byways, a drive along the 15 mile route up Big Cottonwood will provide spectacular views of rugged peaks, thick forests, and the chance to view many of the mountains wildlife species.
The Utah Olympic Park
The Utah Olympic Park was home to the 2002 Utah Olympic Winter Games for Nordic jumping, bobsled, skeleton and the luge. Today the nearly 400 acre park serves as a year-around competition and training facility for recreational and high-performance athletes. Visitors to the facility can stroll through the Ski & Olympic Games museum, gift shop and theater. Entry into the park is free of charge for self-guided tours. For those that want an in depth tour of the competition sites guided tours are available.
Stone Face That Watches Over the Uintah Mountains
This unique rock formation known as the Stone Face is located up the North Fork of the Duchesne River. Sitting high up on the mountain side the Stone Face appears to be guarding the valley and hundreds of years of secrets. The myth of the Stone face, a 25-foot tall rock outcropping that resembles a one eyed man with high cheek bones is said to be signaling the route to a lost Spanish gold mine. The legend is that the Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortes dispatched exploration parties as far north as Utah in search of the Seven Cities of Cibola.