Active family lifestyle in Utah
Posted in Gear Deals on Oct 14th, 2009
PARK CITY
Park City Snowboard Team Snowboard Swap
1251 Kearns Blvd.
(435) 659-1175
Drop-off Oct. 21 & 22 2 - 6 p.m.
Oct. 23, 5-9 p.m.; Oct. 24, 10- 5 p.m.;
Oct. 25, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
15% donation on all sold items to the Park City Snowboard Team.
37th Annual Park City Ski Team Swap
Basin Recreation Field House at New Park
1388 [...]
Posted in Dog Friendly Trails, Utah Outdoors on May 12th, 2009
It has been 20 years since the Wasatch Canyons master plan has been updated. This plan guides land‐use policy for City Creek, Emigration, Red Butte, Parleys, Millcreek, Big Cottonwood, and Little Cottonwood Canyons. Three workshops are scheduled for this week. Check out the workshop schedule and make it a priority to attend [...]
Posted in Utah Outdoors on Jan 6th, 2009
On Saturday, December 10th The Utah Nordic Alliance (TUNA), REI, The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation and Wild Rose Mountain Sports will be celebrating National Winter Trails Day by holding a FREE ski demo day at Mountain Dell Golf Course. There will be guided snowshoe walks, classic cross country ski clinics and skate ski lessons. All activities [...]
Posted in Dog Friendly Trails on Apr 8th, 2008
First a little history: The Mormon Pioneer Trail begins in Nauvoo, Illinois and crosses five states before reaching the Great Salt Lake valley. You can trace some of these historical final steps that 70,000 Mormon pioneers made between 1846 - 1869.
The hike: The trail is dirt and follows along a seasonal stream through the [...]
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 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 Nov 14th, 2007
The Art Glass Guild of Utah is having an exhibit at Red Butte Gardens located at 300 Wakara Way.
The show is held from November 12 - 25 from 10am - 5pm with free admission for members and a regular garden admission for the rest of us. There will be large and small items scattered throughout [...]
Posted in Utah Outdoors on Nov 12th, 2007
Looking for something to do on Thanksgiving besides pigging out on turkey and watching football. Then head over to City Creek Canyon with the family for this annual race put on by Sports-Am. The run starts at the Capital building then goes up the canyon 1 mile to the turn around and then down to [...]