Park City IS a wonderful place to spend the summer – and this one couldn’t have been any better.  It was different since we were right at the bottom of Main St. – SO close to all the activities.

AND – there seemed to be a pretty steady stream of friends who also felt that Park City was THE place to be.  Which means – there was always plenty to do.  Especially the hiking this year.  The winter had been such a wet one, that there was lots of water to ‘ford’ out on the trail and the plant life was very lush and abundant;-)   We drug everyone we knew out on some of old favorite trails and some brand new ones to explore.

Sundance as a destination is always a good one.  It is just so beautiful with Mt. Timpanogos towering over the trails – AND, there are wonderful choices for lunch when one finishes the hike.  So – we were off to indoctrinate friends Jane and Larry with the experience.  Stewart Falls was the destination (just a little secret – we did cheat and take the lift up so they could get a glimpse of Redford’s).

Since Larry and Jane were only here a few days – there was no rest for the weary.  So, the next day we were off to Alta to hike Catherine’s Pass – another fave, especially when all the wildflowers are in bloom.  Nothing is more beautiful than that carpet of yellow and blue and the sight of Catherine’s Lake when one reaches the saddle – –

 

One of the really FUN things is to take “the back way” home from Sundance – passing through a lot of moose territory.  Sure enough, we were lucky this day.  There was a whole family – Mom, Dad and a calf:-)  Doesn’t get any better than that!!

 

After wearing Jane and Larry out (they left to get some rest), we turned back to our Vi friends – Cay and Norris.  They were so good to indulge us on all our hiking whims.  Perhaps a new trail was in order.  The ‘talk’ of the PC ladies hiking group this year was Noblett’s Creek just outside of Woodland.  So, we loaded up the car and were on the way.

 

Catherine’s Pass was so beautiful a few days before, perhaps we should go back to Alta and try Cecret Lake in the same area.  Unfortunately, there had been a really bad storm the night before that knocked all the flowers off their stems AND created pretty bad mud slides.  Fortunately, the slides on the roads were cleared so we could get to the trailhead – but the carpet of flowers were gone;-(

 

One more ‘walk’ for Cay and Norris before they returned to Scottsdale – along McLeod Creek, through the Swaner Preserve and to lunch at the junction (always need food as a destination!!).

It had been quite a long time since we had attended one of the summer plays over at Sundance.  This year’s play was Mamma Mia – what better for a FUN evening out, including dinner at the Grill?!?!  One must always remember that these plays go on rain or shine!!

 

And – what would summer in Park City be without a concert or two at Deer Valley.  Thanks to friends, we got to see The Rolling Stones Tribute Band followed by the Indigo Girls.  More fun, cool evenings;-)

 

And – just that quick, two months had passed and it was time to return to Scottsdale.  One stop was made on the way home to attend “The Book of Will” at the Cedar City Shakespeare Festival, which was a lot of fun.  Then it was up and over Route 14 to 89 and 89A – anything to avoid LV;-(  Besides – E really needed to see her favorite sign so she could laugh half way home – –

Then it was back into the Valley of the Sun!!

 

What an awesome FOUR months;-)  We love our travels – we love seeing and spending time with all our family and friends.

Love to All – E & G, home safe and sound (for 10 days!!)