"Lake" Mary

Lake Mary Trail, Utah | 52 Hike Challenge – Hike 26

Oh, Lake Mary. I suppose it’s only fair that right around the halfway point of the 52 Hike Challenge (Hike 26) I get slapped with a big dose of hiking reality. Consider this my midway contemplative hike of the Adventure Series, because boy did it make me think. So here’s the deal. I used to pick hikes …

Water wheel just outside of City Creek Park

City Creek Park, Salt Lake City, Utah | 52 Hike Challenge – Hike 21

I made it to Hike 21 of my 52 Hike Challenge! For this hike I headed to City Creek Park. This trail is smack in the middle of Salt Lake City. I love how accessible the outdoors is in Salt Lake City. Even though it’s in an urban area, City Creek Park feels like you’re …

Pond at Sugar House Park, Salt Lake City, Utah

Sugar House Park, Salt Lake City, Utah | 52 Hike Challenge – Hike 20

My hike 20 of my 52 Hike Challenge was at the stunning Sugar House Park. This park is located at the site of a former state prison. The prison operated at this location for almost 100 years. I certainly never would have guessed just by looking around! The park has wide walking paths and some …