Here are the fun adventures we have explored in Summit County. We love exploring every county in Utah and finding everything there is to do in that area. Summit has a lot of great mountain adventures, especially for skiers and snowboarders.
We were camping on the Mirror Lake Highway this week and found a new hike that started right in the Mirror Lake Campground. Bonnie Lake trail, which runs just one mile each way (2 miles RT) is flat and easy. It leads to a beautifully peaceful lake, and it isn't very…
Bloods Lake is a very popular trail near Park City. Years ago, the trail started right at Guardsman Pass at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon and crossed private property. This was a problem for years. Finally, the trailhead was moved to the Park City side just about a mile beyond…
As you drive through Park City, you'll notice a big, white barn on the west side of the road. The McPolin Farm has been preserved by Park City as a permanent historical site. We've written more about a walking tour of the farm, but there is also a nice, family-friendly nature…
Did you know that there is a Lilly Lake and a Lily Lake on the Mirror Lake Highway? The better known Lilly Lake is right on the road, features a small campground, and is a popular fishing spot because you can park right next to it. This post, however, is about…
We love the Mirror Lake Highway in the Uintas, so Lofty Lake Loop has been on our list for a while. At just 4.4 miles, it doesn't seem too daunting, even for our 8 year-old, but as it turns out, this hike was pretty difficult. Hike Info: Distance: 4.4 miles roundtripRating:…
We recently spent a quick weekend in Park City and found as many family friendly things to do in that we could. We discovered that Park City is a great place to take the kids. There were even some free adventures in what we usually label the expensive part of Utah.…