Silver Lake Flat Loop

Silver Lake Flat is one of the most beautiful reservoirs around, especially in June! This post describes circumnavigating the lake to see all the spectacular views.

Grove Creek to Battle Creek Loop

The Grove Creek to Battle Creek Loop is a strenuous 7-8 mile loop in Pleasant Grove, Utah that changes landscapes as increase elevation from shale canyon and waterfalls, to pines, aspens, and then meadows. On the way down you do them in reverse through the other canyon.

New Fee Areas in Utah

The US Forest Service has expanded the fee areas in Utah. In most cases they have improved the services, with new boardwalks or facilities.

Silver Glance Lake

Silver Glance Lake is a beautiful mountain lake in American Fork Canyon that you can get to with a difficult hike.

Erindell Trail

The Erindell Trail is a lesser known hiking and mountain biking trail along Kyhv Peak Road. It is especially beautiful in September when…

Hobble Creek Canyon

Hobble Creek Canyon is a lovely canyon and scenic drive near Springville, just south of Provo, Utah that is especially stunning in the…

Julie Andrew’s Meadow

The Julie Andrew's Meadow is a high meadow in American Fork Canyon that looks a bit like the meadow in The Sound of Music, because of the majestic mountains all around.

Mount Timpanogos Upper Meadow

The Timpooneke Trailhead is the starting point for many gorgeous hikes, including the most popular route to the top of Mount Timpanogos. Wildflowers, wildlife and a waterfall

Timpanogos Falls

Timpanogos Falls is a family-friendly hike to two beautiful waterfalls at the base of Mount Timpanogos!