Twelve Mile Camp - Day 1

It has been a little over a year since we first discovered the Wasatch Plateau while on a hiking expedition with Tom.  Since that time many things have changed:  We sold our 4Runner and purchased a Tacoma; we decided we had enough of tent camping and moved on to a Teardrop trailer; and sadly we lost our dog Chipper.  However, one thing that hasn't changed, over this past year, is the beauty of the Wasatch Plateau (it remained constant).  We are glad that we planned a three-day excursion, to explore and fish, feel the invigorating coolness of the high elevations and to be able to share this with our friends, John & Mary.

We arrived at the campground in the early afternoon

We couldn't help but notice the chipmunks scampering about 

We drove to Emerald Lake but found it difficult to fish because of the moss

Colorful Fleabane and Arnica

Blue Lake was our next stop and it was a good one!
Mary seems determined to jump onboard this homemade fishing dock . . .
 a hop, skip and a jump away! 

Kent & John had fun reeling in some feisty Tiger trout

The water was so clear we could see the Tiger trout . . . 
It almost appears as if it is suspended in air above the gravel!

John's first catch of the day!

Now it's Kent's turn....

The wildflowers were beautiful

Back at camp in time for a late dinner

A beautiful evening . . . what a great way to end our first day!