The Wasatch 100 is an event that I support as part of my Amateur Radio hobby. For this event we are task with tracking each runner in and out of each aid station and then passing that data to the finish line. At the finish line the data is received, stored in a database and then uploaded to the internet for the world to view. The antenna being setup on our comms trailer in the picture below is where that…
The Uinta Mountains offer a great escape from the summer heat and one of our favorite places to stay is the Soapstone Campground. There are no hookups or great playgrounds, no WiFi, cell service or camp stores; just some of the most beautiful natural beauty in Northern Utah. We were only able to stay for a single night this visit but we were still able to squeeze in several activities. First up was a visit to the Fairy Forest. I…
For the last two years we have visited Island Park, Idaho and so we couldn’t let the year go by without us paying this awesome area a visit. Island Park is located about 30 minutes South of West Yellowstone, MT which means its only about 5 more minutes to get into Yellowstone. Don’t let the population of under 300 fool you; as this has officially become our happy place! On our first night we were able to catch a show at…
One of the best parts about RVing is that it is caused us to discover great places that are close to home. The Payson Lakes area is under 90 minutes from our house and was a great weekend getaway, that I am sure we will go back to. The campground is made up of 3 loops and has just over 100 sites. The roads are all paved and the sites are concrete, which we love! Being located in the Uinta…
When my brother-in-law said that he wanted to go camping for his birthday I immediately thought of the Mountain Valley RV Resort in Heber Utah. We stayed here earlier in the year and had a great time. We all thought that it would be the perfect place for his birthday weekend. Probably the biggest amenity, or at least the one we used the most was the pool. The kids were in the pool everyday that we were there and it was…