Active family lifestyle in Utah
Posted in Dog Friendly Trails on Mar 28th, 2008
The Neffs Canyon trailhead is hidden in the foothills of an Olympus Cove neighborhood in White Park. When the trails in nearby Millcreek Canyon are crowded, hikers will find this a diverting alternative.
Your destination in Neffs canyon is an overlook into Big Cottonwood Canyon. This Route Covers 3.5 miles as it gains 3,190 feet to […]
Posted in Utah Outdoors on Mar 26th, 2008
Here is your chance to show off your green thumb. Red Butte Gardens is hosting a Spring Bulb Show and Competition. Categories in narcissi, hyacinths, tulips and minor bulbs such as galanthus, crocus, muscari, iris reticulata and more. There are some competition criteria that you may want to check out before showing up. The event […]
Posted in Dog Friendly Trails on Mar 25th, 2008
The Beaver Creek Ski Trail located in the Kamas Ranger District is dog friendly. The trail parallels SR 150 between the Yellow Pine Trailhead and Pine Valley. Don’t let this keep you from bringing your dogs (odd days only Dec. 1 - Mar. 31) because it is plenty far from the road. The […]
Posted in Utah Outdoors on Mar 20th, 2008
Endurance riding is the fastest growing equine sport in America. An endurance ride can be from 50 - 100 miles although shorter rides do exist. The rider must check in at vet stops along the way to deem the horse in good health and fit to continue. The winner is determined by who crosses […]
Posted in Dog Friendly Trails on Mar 19th, 2008
The Upper Setting Road begins at Coop Creek and climbs into the western Uinta Mountains. The road is closed in the winter and provides excellent opportunities for winter recreation like ski tours or snowshoeing. This unmaintained trail is open to snowmobiles but they are rarely seen and is dog friendly. Dogs are allowed off leash […]
Posted in Utah Outdoors on Mar 18th, 2008
My friend Jen and I have purchased 50 Lbs. of Organic Whole Wheat Flour and 50 Lbs. of Organic White Flour from the Central Milling Company. It is a bit of a drive from Salt Lake but Jen had a friend on the B.L.M. that drives there regularly so he was able to pick it […]
Posted in Dog Friendly Trails on Mar 12th, 2008
Yes, it is true. Dogs are permitted off-leash in American Fork Canyon. Water-loving dogs will enjoy extended playtime in the Tibble Fork and Silver Lake reservoirs. The trails in American Fork Canyon receive light to moderate use. Stay alert for horses and mountain bikes on the lower elevation trails. Bikes and motorized vehicles are prohibited […]
Posted in Utah Outdoors on Mar 10th, 2008
The Sports-Am is having a 10 Mile race in Emigration Canyon on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 7:30 a.m. I have run several of their races in the past and they are always lots of fun with tons of energy. All Sports-am events are organized with awesome food, prizes, music and giveaways. This 10 miler […]
Posted in Dog Friendly Trails on Mar 10th, 2008
Mount Olympus, with its two summits, is the dominant peak looming over Salt Lake City in the Wasatch Front. The Mount Olympus wilderness, characterized by rugged terrain and narrow canyons, was declared a wilderness area in 1984 with the passage of the Utah Wilderness Act. More than 15,000 acres are protected.
The south facing orientation of […]
Posted in Utah Outdoors on Mar 6th, 2008
PARK CITY PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION AND GREAT OLD BROADS FOR WILDERNESS PROUDLY PRESENT, AN EVENING WITH ARON RALSTON, AT THE ECCLES CENTER ON FRIDAY, MAR. 7. AUTHOR OF THE BESTSELLING MEMOIR, BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE, RALSTON WILL SHARE STORIES AND A SLIDE SHOW OF HIS ADVENTURES AND MISADVENTURES!
EVENT STARTS AT 7:30 […]
