Great Basin National Park has a lot of fun hikes for kids. The elevation of the hikes varies with some as low as 7000 ft and some all the way up at 10000 feet. The best hikes are all at the top of the Wheeler Peak scenic drive, but be prepared…
Let me start by saying there are 2 lakes called Dog Lake in Big Cottonwood Canyon. This is the smaller of the two, and it starts right at Brighton Ski Resort. (The larger hike begins at Mill D Trailhead). This hike begins at the Majestic ski run right at the…
Mirror Lake is obviously located on the Mirror Lake Highway. It’s quite a ways up into the Uinta Mountains, 31.2 miles to the turn off, but the lake and hike are beautiful. In fact, the Mirror Lake hike is one of the flattest and easiest trails in this area. Hike Info:…
Our family loves alpine hikes. Fehr Lake was not a disappointment as the trailhead is located at almost 10,000 feet up the Mirror Lake Highway. It has all the things that make high-country hikes amazing. There are towering pines and millions of wildflowers. There are granite cliffs and, of course, a…
Big Cottonwood Canyon may be the most beautiful place in Utah. We love the steep cliffs and alpine meadows. This canyon is full of family-friendly spots (check out our list of 10 family hikes in Big Cottonwood Canyon). We love the Willow Heights Lake Trail. This hike ascends from the skiing…
We tried a new adventure today. We went up to Payson Lakes for a picnic. We've been up Payson Canyon many times-- mostly to drive the Nebo Scenic Loop, but this time, we stopped at the lake for a picnic. Because it was Labor Day, there were quite a few people…