We took a trip the other day up to Mirror Lake. We had such a lovely day in the 70 degree weather. There were tons of wild flowers everywhere, we went up at the perfect time!
This was Elli's first time in the backpack, and she did quite well. She did eventually tire from riding on Wayne's back, but we've decided that we just need to go hiking once a week to help her get used to it. We didn't fish right on Mirror Lake, it's usually too crowded. We walked along the stream that comes off of the lake which is the north fork of the Duchesne. The fishing wasn't the best, (they did catch a few little brook trout and rainbows) but the hike along the trail is so pretty and very peaceful! We didn't see anybody else the whole time.
Bradley carried our water and snacks in for as long as he could. He was a trooper!
This was Elli's first time in the backpack, and she did quite well. She did eventually tire from riding on Wayne's back, but we've decided that we just need to go hiking once a week to help her get used to it. We didn't fish right on Mirror Lake, it's usually too crowded. We walked along the stream that comes off of the lake which is the north fork of the Duchesne. The fishing wasn't the best, (they did catch a few little brook trout and rainbows) but the hike along the trail is so pretty and very peaceful! We didn't see anybody else the whole time.
Bradley carried our water and snacks in for as long as he could. He was a trooper!
Elli and I just played along the way. We were going to wade in the little stream, but it was too cold for her, she didn't like it very much. But she was thrilled with all the flowers!
Wayne has seen moose in this little pond before. We didn't see any that day, although there was plenty of evidence that they had been there, but we did see a cow moose further down the canyon on our way up. 
Flower heaven!
Bradley and I walked over to the Balm Mountain Overlook. It was gorgeous! I really love the Uintahs, I think it has to be one of the loveliest places in Utah!!
We haven't decided where we are going to hike to next. Sadly we only have a couple of weeks of summer left. The nice thing about Utah is that you have so many choices and they are all within pretty easy distances. We are lucky to live here!!
3 comments:
It sounds like you had so much fun! And I absolutely love those pictures of Elli with the grass and flowers around. What a beautiful angel she is. And what a beautiful family you have!
That makes me want to go up there too. Looks like a lot of fun, and those pictures of Elli are so cute!
That area is so pretty. Looks like fun. Thanks again for feeding my cats...
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