In Which I Fell In Love with the Mountains. Again.

I love the beach. I love the Oregon Coast and Hawaii beaches and the feeling of sand on my toes. But, since living in Utah the past six years, I have completely fallen in love with the mountains. I love the look of them throughout all of the seasons. One of my favorite things to do is drive through the mountains and go on walks on a lazy Sunday. I grab #saylorthepup, we get in the car, put on our jams and enjoy the beautiful scenery. 

I love the sunshine, but I really have taken a liking to these snow-filled mountains. Now, if I just had the money to get on some ski's!! 

I mean, how can you not love these views? 

(and these photos aren't even edited!) 

Lame Horse Trail/Salamander Flat Trail {AF Canyon} // Utah Hiking

And thus continues the "Summer Hiking Extravaganza"  that I have apparently decided to do this summer. Summer, for me, means getting outside as much as I can. American Fork Canyon is one of my favorites. 

For this gorgeous hike, you will drive up to the American Fork Canyon quite a long while (I want to say 15 miles?) through the Alpine Loop. You will come to the "Summit Creek Trailhead." All of the trails connect in American Fork Canyon, but the beauty of it (pun intended) is that you can start in numerous amount of places and find all new adventures and hikes, no matter which way you turn. You will drive up to the Summit Trailhead and start on Lame Horse Trail. You will continue on this path and will eventually connect with Salamander Flats Hike--one of my favorites that I have taken many friends and family on, with an absolutely stunning view (and that I did a few weeks ago). This is the mini hike that we did. It is absolutely stunning. I felt like I was in a field daydreaming and whisking away. How splendid, right? :) 

Other Hikes: Summit Trailhead AF Canyon Hike //  Bells Canyon // Horsetail Falls // Battle Creek Falls 

We live in a beautiful world.

What are some of your favorite hikes? 

Summit Trailhead AF Canyon // Utah Hiking

I am totally on a hiking kick, you guys. Last Friday, I grabbed Catherine and her adorable Milo and we went up the American Fork Canyon for a hike. This hike was not super strenuous, but I wouldn't consider it was super easy either. I would say easy-medium if I were a trail guide!


We went up and parked at Salamander Flats Campground in the heart of the canyon. All of the trails in American Fork Canyon are connected so there isn't one specific stopping point, but we just hiked down to the river where we sat and let our babies (Milo and Saylor hahaha) play in the freezing water.
It was the perfect hike. We went about 3 miles total and it was 75 degrees and overcast--prime hiking weather. I LOVE how green everything is because of all the moisture that Utah has been getting. I don't love winter rain, but summer rain is totally awesome because it's still warm and it usually only lasts like an hour. Keep this green comin', Utah!