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Uintas

Cross Country Skiing in the Uintas

Cross Country Skiing

Cross Country Skiing in the Uintas

 Cross country skiing in the Uintas is one of my favorite winter activities! I've been cross country (XC) skiing since 2008 when I lived in Montana. My favorite place to ski was Lone Mountain Ranch, but when we moved to Utah, no resort compared to that. So, I had to find new places to ski, and of course, I wanted to bring Charlie along. Yes, Utah has some small xc ski resorts like White Pine Touring, but you can't bring dogs to those places. Round Valley is a nice dog-friendly option but gets boring after awhile. The past few years I've been dying to get out and xc ski in the Uintas but didn't have a good car to get there in winter. I was afraid my little Sonata would get stuck, and I didn't want to deal with it.

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Girl On A Hike
January 26, 2020
Arizona

Hiking from Mooney Falls to the Colorado River!

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Hiking from Mooney Falls to the Colorado River!

Hiking from Mooney Falls to the Colorado River confluence is a must-see on your adventure to Havasupai! Only half of the people visiting will hike to Beaver Falls, which is on the way, yet almost nobody will make the entire trek down to the confluence. A confluence is where two rivers meet - in this case the turquoise Havasu Creek meets the brown Colorado River, creating an interesting mix of colors and water temperatures. 
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Girl On A Hike
January 22, 2020
Arizona

Hiking to Havasu Falls

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Hiking to Havasu Falls, Arizona

Hiking to Havasu Falls is not your typical day hike - it requires a 10 mile trek through the desert, a large canyon, and finally through the small village of Supai, AZ. The people of Supai are apart of the Havasupai tribe, which is an American Indian tribe that has lived in this area of the canyon for the past 800 years. Havasu means "blue-green water", and pai means "people". Havasu Falls is one of the most well-known waterfalls in the world due to its paradise-like location.

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January 22, 2020
Arizona

How to Get a Havasupai Permit

Backpacking

How to get a Havasupai Permit, How to get a Havasu Falls Permit

Getting a permit to Havasupai Falls is the first step in your adventure to the beautiful, turquoise falls, but how do you get one? And how far in advance? What about group size? These are all questions I hear all the time when it comes to wanting to travel to Havasu & Mooney Falls. I'll fill you in on some secrets, tips, and the know-how so you can have the best waterfall adventure yet!

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January 22, 2020
Central Utah

The Top 10 Hikes in American Fork Canyon

Hiking

The Top 10 Hikes in American Fork Canyon (called AF Canyon by locals) are located near Lehi, Utah and home to the Timpanogos Cave National Monument and Alpine Scenic Loop Road. In summer, you can drive over the entire scenic loop

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Girl On A Hike
January 16, 2020
Dog Friendly Lists

Backpacking with Dogs

Dog Friendly Lists

Backpacking with Dogs, Hiking in Utah with Dogs

Backpacking with your dog is one of the most enjoyable bonding activities you can do together. Whenever I pull out Charlie's Ruffwear Pack he starts jumping around - he knows that another adventure is around the corner. There's nothing that compares to seeing Charlie's smiling face as he runs free in the back country, then having him snuggle me by the campfire after a long day of hiking and exploring. With the right planning and preparation, your trip will be fun, safe, & memorable!

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January 14, 2020
Central Utah

Hiking to Bloods & Lackawaxen Lakes

Hiking

Hiking to Lackawaxen Lake
** UPDATE 2020**
 As of June 25, 2020 dogs are now banned from Blood's Lake, however there is a brand new trail to Lackawaxen Lake. Dogs now need to be on-leash. I will update the info below once I am able to hike the new trail. 
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Girl On A Hike
January 10, 2020
Central Utah

Hiking to Clayton Peak via Bloods Lake Trailhead

Hiking

Hiking to Clayton Peak via Guardsmans Pass

Clayton Peak (10,721 ft) is one of my favorite, after work peaks to summit. Not only is the trail a mere 1.5 miles (one way), but you get amazing 360 degree views of the surrounding canyons. On a clear day you can see the Uinta Mountains, Jordanelle State Park, Heber, and the Strawberry Reservoir. There are two ways to summit Clayton Peak - Guardsmans Pass or Brighton Ski Resort.

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Girl On A Hike
January 10, 2020
Central Utah

Hiking to the Pine Hollow Overlook

Hiking

Hiking to the Pine Hollow Overlook, American Fork Canyon

The Pine Hollow Overlook is in American Fork Canyon, and provides an amazing view of the North side of the Timpanogos basin. 

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Girl On A Hike
January 5, 2020
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