Bliss

A couple of years ago we were horrified to discover that our favorite camping spot had been made the poster-child for Utah Valley outdoor recreation.  The switchback dirt road that lead to it was now backed up for miles with bumper-to-bumper traffic, and the lake was teeming with people.  Fastforward two years to our Memorial Weekend camping trip.  We had made the mistake of not reserving a campsite in advance and the weather was dishing up it's fair share of incompatability.  We needed something A) Not to high in elevation  B) Not too packed with people, and  C) Free.  Admittedly, our chances were not good, but against the odds, we pulled it off!  We found a spot settled in a little valley where the sun hits most of the day, with relatively few neighbors, by a stream and among trees, and without paying a single fee.  Needless to say, it was bliss. 

Nights and mornings were a bit frigid, but besides that and a few mice who decided to play bumper cars under our tents in the middle of the night, it was the best camping trip we've had.  We are so glad that the Michalek's decided to brave the elements and be adventurous with us!