The 4th of July in a small town is still one of the most fun ways to spend such a special day in our country.  And this particular day in Park City is no exception.  The iconic picture of our flag on the White Barn on the entry way into the city begins the celebration – –

What a beautiful picture for Independence Day!! 

While we are trying to experience new adventures this year – there are some things that just can’t be changed.  And that includes the recurring 4th of July activities which start with the Pancake Breakfast in City Park – something we have done every year for about 20+ years!!

Pancake breakfast at City Park.

Then a short walk up to Main Street provides all the sights and sounds of THE parade – –

The high school band warming up reminded Gary of his days in the drum line.

Every year the crowd gets bigger and bigger.  This year it was hard to believe the number of people on Main Street – – and how they will clear them all off the street for the parade to pass by?!?!?!

The parade is due to start any minute. MOVE IT.

Other days of the weeks we continue our hikes that provide our exercise and beautiful scenery.

Hiking Deer Valley with stunning views of snowcapped Mt. Timp.

Fun and Fabulous concerts at Deer Valley provide great music and allow us to remember ‘old’ times – like the 60’s with the Beach Boys – –

We had FUN, FUN, FUN with The Beach Boys.

And, of course there is golf;-)  This Sunday Cash and Tor joined us for 9 holes and dinner –

Cash and Tor joined us at the PC Muni Course.

These last couple of weeks seems to be the time for animals to show themselves – – on bike rides, golf courses and even along the roads.

The young raptors are getting ready to fly the coop.

The sand hill cranes enjoying the Swanner Preserve.

Wild Turkey at the Wasatch Lake golf course.

The baby ducks are everywhere.

This young moose followed us along the 18th hole at PC golf course.

We let her play through when she approached us on the 18th green.

Another couple of weeks have passed and we have not had time to look up.

Busy and Happy – E & G from Park City