Every Wednesday I took 2-4 teens up to Snowbird to work with the instructors from Wasatch Adaptive Sports and enjoy their summer activities-everything from fishing, the tram, Alpine slide, zipline, and a hike to Hidden Peak a time or two.
On another fun activity one night, a co-worker and I took a small group of teens to Hike Donuts Falls. It's a simple hike, with a fun waterfall, and beautiful flowers along the way.
We weren't expecting much excitement, until one of the girls said, "Hey Tiff, is that a reindeer?" HUH??? I have never experience automatic mother instinct protective mode until I spotted not one, but two full grown bull moose in the brush off the trail about 10 feet from us. We huddled the kids quickly into a cluster of trees and my heart was pounding. "Moose defense" was not in my Recreation therapist training. Holy smokes! Here's a picture, but it's not very good and I didn't dare risk startling the moose by the flash going off again for another.
After about 15 minutes, we decided to risk it and just move along slowly and quietly. Whew!
In other adventures, I also took two different groups of teens canoeing on the Jordan River. It's not known to be the cleanest river in the state, but it wasn't the worst either. Trip #1 had a couple of canoes tip--a couple of times. (Not mine though) and trip #2- no one tipped at all. We had a great time.
So I salute you work Summer 2010..... it was great doing business with you! (And now to get the winter activities ready to go)... *Insert giant sigh*
