I love those cabins up there. I would love to be able to get one.
There is a new trail that sort of parallels the road from the Big Water parking lot all the way down to the Alexander Basin trailhead, probably 1.5 to 2 miles. It looks like they are going to continue that trail on down Millcreek (maybe to Elbow Fork?), but the lower section is still under construction.
Great story! 
Was the last name of the couple, by chance Lindsley? They just sold their cabin in that area a couple of years ago - they’re my SLC neighbors…
Not sure what exit #132 is; is that the exit to Lamb’s Canyon? I’ve spent a lot of time in Lamb’s Canyon and have relatives that owned a cabin there since the 40’s. It’s a beautiful place, and as you say “the ultimate location for a cabin you’d actually use weekly”.
Or, is it Mount Aire Canyon below the reservoir? I’m not too familiar with that Canyon or it’s cabins, but the same “weekend” criteria applies.
There’s an exit down canyon from Lamb’s Canyon. It has a locked gate at the top of the exit. From I-80 it doesn’t look like much of a canyon but passed the locked gate there is a beautiful canyon with a bunch of cabins. I’ve been up there a few times and it’s a great spot. I would love to own a house up there.
Yes, that is (I think) what is known as Mount Aire Canyon. I’ve always wanted to slip under the gate and ride my road bike to the top to explore the area. never been up there, but I’ve heard it’s beautiful from several people.
I have not done so, as I’ve never known whether the residents would consider me a trespasser…
There are enough houses up there, I don’t think one guy riding a bike would stand out to anyone.
Looks like they are almost done installing the new seating. I see some nice new ribbon video boards as well.
Log cabin basketball gym in Wyoming. My late grandfather and his father helped build it. My older brothers played high school basketball in it
That’s pretty cool, and took a TON of skill.
I tried to get closer, but they kicked me out. My “neighborhood guy innocently walking his dogs through the stadium concourse” routine did not work.
From a few days ago. view of Denali from Talkeetna, Ak. was pretty nice:
Also, not sure how Blue Babe the Steppe Bison from 36,000 years ago isn’t the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ mascot:
The Museum of the North was worth the visit.
So, are we just going to have some red and some pink chair in RES, or are they going to repaint the old chairs to match?
Think I can get a torch in past security?
Here’s the Moon/Venus/Mars (I think Mars is in there) conjunction pic. Sadly the telescope was being fiddled with before I could get a good pic. So this was done with my phone. All in all I’m pretty pleased with the pic. Not super clear, but still was surprised by what it picked up.
did the Lofty Lake loop in the Uintas with my daughter yesterday. Love that hike. It never gets above 70 degrees at that altitude. It gets your heart pumping.
i guess when the thermals aren’t lifting them into the sky, they take the lifts.
Mueller Park / Millcreek Canyon - east of Bountiful
Looking SE, Grandview Peak on the left, flying over Sessions Mountain, Parley’s Canyon & the middle Wasatch in the upper right. The Mueller Park trail is to the lower right, out of the picture. Near the middle of the photo is an old bore mine from around 1907-1917.
There’s a guy out here who has made it his hobby to document everything about the Burro Mine, hiked up there hundreds of times, did a lot of research. It was essentially a fraud operation to get investors.
Burro Mine – Bountiful Utah | The Trek Planner
From a newspaper called the Salt Lake Mining Review:
“Black mountain is almost within a stone’s throw of the temple, and yet there are but few who are aware of its importance and attractions, and fewer still who realize the fact that here exists a mineral belt which, if carefully prospected, systematically and energetically developed, might give to Utah another Park City; another Bingham.”
They shut down operation in 1917, and cleaned everything up pretty well, but there are still some relics. Hiking up there, unless you’re looking for the Burro Mine, you’d never notice it’s there
