Diamond Fork
Near Spanish Fork, Utah lies a hidden gem of a trail and hot springs which I only discovered this year. Fifth Water Hot Springs is found after a 2.5 mile hike into the Uinta National Forest. The trail there is filled with lush green trees and small cascading waterfalls - one of the most beautiful hikes I have been on around this area.
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Star Light Star Bright
A few weekends ago I went camping with the boys for a father-and-sons outing. The night sky from out in the Uinta wilderness lit up like a Christmas tree when the clouds weren’t around. It reminded me of how small I am on this lonely planet, but happy to know that I’m not alone.
Can you pick out the North Star?
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Scout Falls
I found a neat setting on my P&S which allows greater control for waterfall photos - this was taken with the “Fireworks” setting. Seems logical, as I wanted the streaming water, much like the streaming fireworks.
On a hike up to Timpanogos, I took only my P&S camera due to weight, and with a little editing, I think I found a decent photo. Timpanogos is an amazing hike. Climbing from about 7800’ to 11,700’ in a day will kick just about anyone’s behind. It’s about a 5 hr hike from the bottom of Timpanooke to the summit, and this is a photo of Scout Falls - just 40-45 minutes from the Timpanooke parking lot. An easy hike with kids for such a beautiful location!
Take a look at my hike with MotionX for the iPhone here.
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Navajo Loop
Over Fall Break, we took a trip to Bryce Canyon National Park. It being my first time there, I was smitten by the unique features and beauty of yet another Utah National Park! I think Bryce Canyon has become my absolute favorite, so expect to see more photos showcasing its beauty and hikes.
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