Piute State Park is a primitive park. This means that there are no upgrades or amenities. You can camp at this state park for just $8, but don't expect any facilities. There are only vault toilets. Most people who come to Piute State Park have one thing in mind: Fishing.…
Escalante Petrified Forest State Park in Escalante is a beautiful place to spend half a day in Garfield County. There is a large reservoir that is cool and deep, as well as some pretty amazing petrified wood. This state park has campsites for camping, and there is also a Junior Ranger…
On a recent trip to Logan we visited Tony Grove. If you drive up Logan Canyon, you can access a small lake that has a short, beautiful hike around it. This area is gorgeous no matter what season you visit. The wildflowers are lovely here in the middle of summer. The lake…
We found another great hike along the Mirror Lake Highway, which is fast becoming one of our favorite places in Utah. This one is called Ruth Lake, and it is right up at the top of the Uintahs. The trail to Ruth Lake is an out-and-back trail that runs 1…
Teapot Lake is another great hike in the Uintah Mountains along the Mirror Lake Highway. The lake can be viewed from the road, so this is a simple 1 mile stroll along the shore. There is a narrow pullout for Teapot Lake (26.3 miles from Kamas) just before you reach…
We really love Salem Pond. It is a great place to spend a warm afternoon, and the mountains create a beautiful backdrop.. We have visited this park many times since we first began writing posts about Utah. Salem is a small town just northeast of Payson. The pond is located at…