Moon Lake, located just south of the High Uintas Wilderness area, was a natural alpine lake (8000 feet in altitude) until dam construction on Lake Fork in 1938 enlarged it into a reservoir, now covering 768 acres and holding about 36,000 acre-feet of water when filled to capacity.
On its shores, you'll find a campground,
cabins for rent, plus opportunities for fishing, swimming, boating, and, of course, fetching:
Last week we hiked one of the numerous trails in the area. This one followed along the west shore of the lake.We saw this cute ground squirrel:
When I got too close with the camera, he dove into his hole:
We saw columbines:
alpine phacelia, also called purple fringe: 
bearberry (kinnikinnick):
and strawberry flowers, one with a big fly lapping up the pollen:
The trail was easy tofollow and nicely shaded,
a great short hike for a warm day.
Hi Janie,
ReplyDeleteI must have come on-line just as you posted! I'm seeing many of the same wildflowers here in Breck. I like the photo of Daisy swimming with the stick and running toward you on the trail. Have a great 4th of July weekend!
That hike looks beautiful. I laughed when I enlarged the picture of the trail and there was Daisy, barreling toward you. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place to camp and hike! Daisy sure knows how to enjoy her time! =)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful area...I would love to rent a cabin for a weekend.
ReplyDeleteThe little ground squirrel looks similar to a gopher. Cute.
You can't go wrong with a good day hike. Not as strenuous but often just as enjoyable ... although nothing like hitting the open country with the horses and Daisy too!
ReplyDeleteYou always go to the best get wet and fetching places.
ReplyDeleteDaisy looks as if she enjoyed the fetching. Thanks for taking us along on your hike in this beautiful area.
ReplyDeleteLove the Moon Lake area and have good memories of taking the Girl Scouts camping there.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great place to visit. I bet there are some geocaches close by.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful place in your lovely Utah!
ReplyDeletelove the photo of Daisy swimming...my Rooster would love it there...
ReplyDeleteLoved all your nature photos Janie and the one with Daisy swimming was pretty special.
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I love your blog and think you have some great pictures here. Have you ever considered trail running? Your cute dog, Daisy, and you would both get an amazing workout and you get to see some great scenery while you are out on the trails. Trail running gives you the best of the workout world without loosing the charm of being outdoors and active. If you want to learn more, check out the Park City Mini Trail Series. There is a 10k coming up on July 10 and a 15k on August 14. visit www.R-U-Nevents.com for more info.
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful walk. Shade is so welcome on a very warm day - gives the eyes a rest from the glare ;-)
ReplyDeleteEvery time I read your blog I find myself envious. What a beautiful place and a great photographer.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a beautiful place with gorgeous weather!
ReplyDeleteA Cabin at 8000 feet sounds like the perfect place to me.... I could handle that!!!! Wow....
ReplyDeleteLove your hike... The trail looks nice and so do the wildflowers. Gorgeous lake also!!!1
Hugs,
Betsy
Beautiful place and scenes Janie.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
Happy weekend.
Just stunning and the best picture is with your guard dog into the water!
ReplyDeletemoon lake is a place we like to visit every now and again as well.
ReplyDeleteBet Daisy Dog likes those ground squirrels, too? Great catch on the Alpine Phacelia & white Columbine.
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