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Cecret Lake (aka Secret Lake) [Salt Lake City Hike]

An extremely popular hike in Salt Lake is Cecret Lake (or Secret Lake) up in Little Cottonwood Canyon. If you’re looking for an easy, short but sweet hike up in our wonderful canyons– you should check out Cecret Lake. Beware that due to its “easy” nature, it also is one of the most trafficked hikes […]

September 3, 2016
Clayton Peak via Guardsman Pass [Salt Lake City Hike]

One of the best views in the Wasatch in my opinion is the view from Clayton Peak (also known as Mount Majestic) at 10,720 feet. The view from the peak offers a panoramic view of the Brighton Lakes area, the Wasatch Mountains, the Uinta Mountains, Heber Valley, and Mount Timpanogos. It’s breath-taking, and an relatively […]

July 24, 2016
11 Things I’ve Learned About Salt Lake City

I was a little nervous, because I had no idea what to expect. I had no idea what was in Utah. I did some research online before I left, and I had one visit with my dad before I drove out with my sister across the country. I was shocked at the beauty of my […]

July 19, 2016
Red Pine Lake [Hike]

When I pick hikes, I typically look for alpine lakes, epic views for days, and a peak to bag. Red Pine Lake checked all of those boxes. While I didn’t bag Pfeifferhorn in the Wasatch front, it’s back on my bucket list, saved for another day. I was treated to some amazing views from the […]

July 12, 2016
Camping near Cascade Springs [Utah]

Getting There and Finding a Campsite I had originally planned on camping in one of the campgrounds in Alpine Loop (Timpanooke or Granite Flat), but I neglected to make a reservation before the online systems closed. Brighton and I were a little slow going that morning- We had to gather our camping boxes and other […]

June 26, 2016
Lantern Fest

This weekend, Brighton and I participated in the Lantern Fest. The premise of the event is that each participant can light their own lantern and set it off at the same time of thousands of lanterns. History of Lantern Release (Source) The origin of the lantern festival are somewhat unclear from my research, but […]

May 2, 2016
The Living Room [Hike]

One of the classic Salt Lake City hikes is The Living Room. It’s just above the University of Utah, with free parking and is dog-friendly. Many people love this hike as a quick after work hike or a neat place to catch a sunset. It’s short enough that people can take their families. I wouldn’t classify […]

March 14, 2016
Winter Hike in Salt Lake City: Mill D North Fork

Mil D North Fork Getting to the Trailhead This hike is located in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake City, Utah. To get there, you’ll need to get onto I-215 S (if coming from the downtown SLC area). Take exit 6 for 6200 South. At the exit, stay left and follow signs for “East” (Brighton/Solitude/Alta/Snowbird Ski Resort […]

February 12, 2016
Cross Country Skiing for Beginners [Utah Adventures]

This past weekend, I decided to give cross country skiing another try. It snowed on Saturday, and I was just dying to get out there and enjoy it. Plus, I hate feeling cooped up in the house all weekend. The winter seems to do that to me. I had heard there were some spots to […]

February 5, 2016
Ice Castles

Winter adventures are not limited to skiing, snowshoeing, and snowboarding! One of the many reasons I love Utah is that there’s opportunity for unique winter adventures. Two years ago, when I first moved to Utah, I discovered the Ice Castles in Midway, UT (outside of Park City). Yesterday, we revisited the Ice Castles for a […]

January 23, 2016