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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
Devil’s Kitchen

If you’re looking for a low-key adventure (read: lazy) on a spring afternoon (like we were), I’ve got the perfect adventure for you. Devil’s Kitchen is a rock formation that’s been named a Mini Bryce Canyon, and it’s only 1.5 hours from Salt Lake City (instead of the 4.5 that Bryce Canyon is from SLC!). […]

May 15, 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
Moab: Where Adventure Begins [Utah Adventures]

Trip Highlights Arches National Park A Hidden Utah Gem: Dead Horse State Park Experience Moab Brewery, Moab’s Only Microbrewery Day 1 Moab Brewery We left Salt Lake mid-afternoon, arriving in Moab after the 3.5-4 hour trip just in time for dinnertime! We chose to go to Moab Brewery since it offered both Moab-specific beer […]

February 24, 2016
Romantic Outdoor Winter Date Ideas in Utah

Celebrating the Month of Love Valentine’s Day is upon us already! Wait, what? It’s February? I’m a lucky duck that gets a 4 day weekend from work and it’s President’s Day/Valentine’s Day weekend, so of course I’m concocting many plans to drive many hours to get away from the smog that’s currently taking over Salt […]

February 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