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With everything that has been going on in the world the last few months, we’ve all had some anxious patches. The boys, me, Juan! Lots of unknowns of the future + guilt of the past. A lot to work on, a lot to CHANGE!
Jon + I have stayed up much passed bed time unlearning things we’ve known. We believe these changes happen in our home. We are planting new roots, working towards new goals. We are a ‘quality time’ family + set out in 2020 to spend more intentional time together – – – not just going through the motions + falling back into routine. We’re grateful to Backcountry for always encouraging us to Find Our Backountry. To unplug + connect with whoever you’re with + to explore your own backyard.
We love to head outdoors with our boys. It’s both calming + peaceful to get outdoors with zero distractions. I believe teaching awareness is a great foundation for building strong little humans.
We’ve been having fun finding places to paddleboard all along Northern Utah. We take time on the drive to do the exercises from the book Mindfulness for Kids. This helps us all get in the right mental space for being outdoors + connecting as a family. We wanted to share some of the spots we love to go with you + the gear we bring with us.
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5 PLACES TO PADDLEBOARD IN NORTHERN UTAH :
okay maybe 4 – – – one is in Southern Utah, but it’s one of our all time favorites, so we’re sharing it again!
PINEVIEW RESERVOIR | a gem we didn’t spend near enough time at when we lived in the city. It’s a more popular spot to go in Northern Utah + tends to get busy on the weekend. Buuut it is beautiful. It is so green right now + the drive alone is breathtaking. I would say a must go to! You can pay to go to the city beaches or pull off along the road to one of the side parking lots + beach it for free! If you aren’t as into water sports, you can bike around the lake as well.
CAUSEY RESERVOIR | this is the perfect place for paddle boarding + kayaking. No motor boats are allowed so the waters stay pretty peaceful all day. The views are amazing + lots of spots to stop + cliff jump. It can get crowded for parking, be sure to get there early + pack a lunch. We take our yeti cooler for day trips!
TONY GROVE LAKE | this is a hidden gem not far from Logan – on your way to Bear Lake. It’s 5-6 minute drive off the path in Logan Canyon. Totally paved, you can drive right up to the Lake. There are wildflowers alllll around the lake + campground in the summer time. Be sure to stop by the poppy field at Box Elder Campground if you’re going up from Salt Lake soon!
ADAMS RESERVOIR | this is a local sort of secret spot that our our friends told us about. Not a lot of people know about it, so it’s perfect for a mellow day paddleboarding + simple living. The boys have been asking to go fishing. We plan to go in the next couple of weeks.
IVINS RESERVOIR | you can see our paddleboarding adventures at Ivin’s here. Ivins is down south, near St George. This post about Ivins includes our recipe for a perfect day at the lake!
We encourage you to get outside! Take a picnic + connect with your loved ones. We need it now more than ever. Let us know if you have any other hidden gems in Utah that you have been to + don’t forget to shop local at Backcountry. Use code : GINGER for 15% off your first purchase (exclusions apply).
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gparrish