The Elk at Hardware Ranch

Hardware Ranch

https://wildlife.utah.gov/hardware-events.html The Elk viewing wagon rides at Hardware Ranch run from early December until Mid February. The ride lasts about 25 minutes. Plan on waiting in line. My tip is to bring a blanket to sit on. 2019-2020 Pricing LOCATION: 15 MILES east of Hyrum up Blacksmith Fork Canyon. Wagon ride rules: Other than service […]

Hikes Near Logan – Snow Shoe Black Smith Fork

Savage Boy talked all about the bears hibernating on our trek into the canyon. But the thing about Cache Valley residents, we don’t hibernate. All snow is, is a new playground on our already favorite real estate. Every time I go to the hills I meet people who share my love for nature. Today, several […]

Hikes near Logan – Blacksmith Fork River Trail

Blacksmith Fork River Trail

Hiked at the end of September. Park in the round-a-bout, near the base of Black Smith Fork Canyon, and cross the street to the old metal bridge. It’s an in and out trail so go as far as you’d like. The trail is a favorite for runners and bikers. There is a small stretch that […]

Hikes near Logan – Richard’s Hollow

Hiked May 26. Richard’s Hollow is an absolute must. Hike in spring or early summer when the water is flowing, the ambience of the trickling stream with patches of wild flowers make the adventure an amazing experience. Later in the summer the waterfall dries up. Trailhead: 8.7 miles from the base of Blacksmith Fork Canyon. […]

Hikes Near Logan – The Wind Caves

Wind Caves at the End of March i first hiked the wind caves in college, nearly 25 years ago. we hiked at dusk, i remember hearing coyotes before we reached the top. my second memory is tumbling off the trail as we hiked back down in the dark. the trail head to the wind caves […]

Bridger Bike Park

We decided to ride out a little boy energy at the new bike park in Logan, that opened October 9, 2019. Savage Boy had the time of his life. With three different skill level courses, I only saw collisions when a child maybe too small for the crowd stopped traffic. But on the big kid […]

Mountain Monday – Highline Trail

It may not be super warm these days, but my friends we can still feel the sun and soon we will be hibernating, and enduring the inversion, cold temps, and short days. Get outside and enjoy these warm fall days. The highline trail is close to first dam and Utah State University. The country club […]

KOKANEE SALMON RUN

There are several reservoirs in the state to see the Kokanee salmon spawning in mid-september, the nearest to Cache Valley is Porcupine Reservoir. To celebrate the first day of fall, we traveled up the canyon. The maple leaves are starting to change. The temperature warm. We parked at the gate for the camp. They ask […]