Mirror Lake Highway 8/9

We're lucky to have Mirror Lake Highway (Utah SR-150) just a short drive away. This scenic byway winds through miles of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest and the Uinta mountains connecting Kamas, UT to Evanston, WY. There are numerous campsites, lakes for fishing, and trails for hiking.


(The gang.)

I went up for an night in August to join some friends.


(Stoking the campfire.)

Unfortunately. Mother Nature "treated" us to some much needed rain that day, and it left the ground a little soggy. Still, we had a roaring campfire that kept us warm. And a sturdy groundcloth kept the tent from getting wet.


(Relaxing.)

In the morning, we had a campfire breakfast. Did you know you can cook waffles over a campfire? I never quite got the hang of the iron tho and mine turned out mostly well-done. But enough spray-on butter still made them taste ok. :)


(Campfires are mesmorizing.)

We're lucky to have something so nice as the Mirror Lake Highway so close to home. A day pass is $6 for 3 days and well worth it if you need to get away for a weekend.

'til later,
- Jeff

Jordanelle 8/3

Everyone knows Utah for the great skiing. But the water's pretty nice even when it's not frozen. The Park City area has a few reservoirs that are great for boating in the summer.


(The gang.)

Closest to Park City is the Jordanelle Reservoir. It can get busy but is still pretty nice if you time it right and know where on the lake to go. I've got friends with a boat (that we don't use nearly enough -- hint hint) and we get out when we can.

We mostly enjoy water skiing and wake boarding. But it can be nice just hanging out on the boat and enjoying the sun.


(Me getting a little air.)

If Jordanelle is too busy for you, there are several more reservoirs in the area. Rockport is also close. Deer Creek if you are coming from the south. Echo to the east. And East to the north (don't ask). Little Dell doesn't allow power boats but is great for fishing or paddling.


(Gear.)

If you go, take your sunscreen and be safe.

'til later,
- Jeff