Smith and Morehouse Reservoir

Smith and Morehouse Reservoir is a very scenic lake in the Uinta Mountains, east of Oakley, Utah. It is great for kayaking, fishing, and camping. It allows boat motors at wakeless speeds.

Corona Arch

Corona Arch is a spectacular hike in Moab, Utah. The trail is a fun, moderate hike with a little ladder and safety cables and Bowtie Arch as well. Dogs are allowed, because it's outside the national park.

Ferguson Canyon

Ferguson Canyon, south of Big Cottonwood Canyon, starts out the first 0.3 mile with only a gradual incline and is great for all ages and pets are allowed. About 0.6 mile in there are rock climbing spots.

Ferguson Canyon Viewpoint

Ferguson Canyon is just south of Big Cottonwood Canyon. It isn't part of the watershed, so does allow dogs. The first part has only a gradual incline and is great for all ages. There are rock climbing spots and then the further you get into the canyon, the steeper it gets.

20 Lakes Loop

This loop in the Uinta Mountains has incredible views and passes over 20 lakes and ponds!

Deuel Creek Trail

Deuel Creek Trail is a nicely shaded path that follows the creek up to a waterfall. There are multiple bridges crossing the creek and there was a rope swing

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.

Breeze Arch

Breeze Arch, also called Katie's Arch and Hidden Rock Arch, is an awesome little arch near Snowbasin Ski Resort in Huntsville, Utah, just east of Ogden.