2015-05-03 Shoreline Trail Block U Hike

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This Sunday we decided to hike to Block U through the Shoreline trail via Dry Creek Canyon. We had hiked this trail 3 years ago in early April. We were surprised this time by all the wild flowers along the trail. But the most spectacular view was at the top of the mountain just behind the Block U. We just had some scattered rain storm in the valley, but luckily the trail was dry. Views along the trail were gorgeous. I also notice there were lots of maple trees. It would be a great trail to hike in autumn for the color-changing scene.

2015-04-26 Photo Walk

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There were lots of blooming wild flowers at last Sunday's Twin Peaks trail hike. After a weekend rain show, the wild flowers bloom even like crazy. Sunday afternoon was very cloudy, and I went hiking with Phoebe to take some landscape photos on the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. I am sure the photos will be very different due to the cloudy sky. It is actually more like a photo walk where we stopped on the trail to take lots of landscape photos.

2015-04-19 Twin Peaks Hike

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Today is another beautiful day perfect for hiking the mountain in the Avenue area when trails in Cottonwood Canyons are still covered with snow. Our group hiked the Twin Peaks trail, now full of blooming wild flowers.

2015-04-12 Living Room Trail Hike

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We had a warm winter and the temperature has been hovering in the 60s and 70s these past few days. Sunday was quite sunny with some gentle breeze. Xiaodong and our family decided to hike the Living Room Trail. Near the trailhead parking area, I saw some yellow flowers started blooming. They turned out to be arrowleaf balsamroots. We didn't expect to see these flowers because normally they bloom in late April. Rain is doing very well hiking on his own for most part of the trail. The clouds were very interesting and we all enjoyed the awesome view of Salt Lake valley.

2014-12-26 Fire Wave Hike

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On the day leaving Vegas to go back to Salt Lake, we stopped by the Valley of Fire State Park (50 miles east of Vegas) on our way home. I missed the Fire Wave last year because there was no sign for this unique trail. This year, they put up the sign and we did not miss it. It was a gorgeous day to hike this place.

2014-12-25 Kraft Mountain Loop Hike

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For our Christmas activity, we and 3 other families decided to go to a warmer place. The default for many people is Las Vegas due to its geographic proximity to Salt Lake City. But we don't want to wander in the casinos during the day, so we visited a few places just outside the city. We went to hike the Craft Mountain Loop trail located in the Red Rock Conservation Area. The hike was supposed to be easy, but there are a few spots that require some rock scrambling. Though it was scary at times, but thanks to God's protection, we all made it back to the parking lot and had a great memory.

2014-11-09 Living Room Trail Hike

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Even when Thanksgiving is around the corner, we have not given up on hiking yet. Thanks for a warm summer, there are still some brush oaks turning color in the Living Room trail. Our hiking group had a great time hiking this easy trail. In the end, we enjoy the view from the "Living Room" furnished with rock chair and sofa. The another neat thing for this hike is that kids brought their ukulele and played a song "One Day" (by Plumb) in the living room.