Park City (Part 4)

Since Friday was our last day for activities, we set out bright and early on the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, with our ultimate destination being Mirror Lake. This is considered one of the most beautiful drives in the United States and it lived up to the hype. There were lots of places to stop along the way to take in some incredible views. (Reminder: More photos are posted here.)

First we pulled over at Slate Gorge.

Next we stopped at Provo Falls. We stayed here a little while because it was fun to throw rocks in the water and explore.

Then we made it to Mirror Lake and Spencer decided he wanted to have our picnic lunch right then - I don't think it was even 11:00am yet, but we ate. Then we walked around the lake, which is about 1.5 miles but completely flat. We talked to some nice fisherman and Spencer played chase with a chipmunk, too.

When we were finished exploring at Mirror Lake, we headed back towards Park City and went to the Solider Hollow Sheepherding Classic. We watched a few dogs and their handlers herd sheep - it was really interesting, but sadly the temperature was in the 90s in the hollow and it felt like 120 degrees! We watched a splash dog competition as well, but decided we needed to get inside. So we took off and went bowling instead and then had dinner at a Chinese restaurant.

We had to say goodbye to Park City the next day (sniff-sniff), so while I was packing, the boys went outside for a little more golf.

I sat outside to have some coffee and couldn't get over how perfect the moment was: mountains, a cool breeze, hot air balloons overhead, watching my loves on the 15th hole, and College Game Day wafting through the window. Pretty epic way to end vacation!