Payson Lakes and horses

Today my mom and I made a great discovery: Payson Lakes. It's a campground/hikingswimming/biking place not too far away. It was a very welcome surprise for us because it actually had TREES. And if you know anything about me, I consider myself a true Washingtonian and have never left the green paradise too far behind. Utah has some incredible beauty (Dead Horse Point, anyone?) but it is very different, being a desert and all. Most of the lakes are sandy and tree-free and are actually man-made. Anyway, mom and I were scouting a place for a family gathering and something for the kids to do besides watch Yo Gabba Gabba. Payson Lakes has three lakes.

The girls had never been to a lake (!). They were so excited.


The beach is small, but the scenery was nice and clearly we weren't the only ones that were looking for some green-the place was packed.


Lots of paddling around in small boats. Leah kept asking whose boat we were going to borrow.


My little fishies loved it! Until we saw some lightening, followed by a mass exodus out of the water. Followed by some of the biggest raindrops I've ever seen.


If you go, don't forget your Aquasocs. But leave your kankles at home. Sheesh.


I promised a few people that I would post pictures of Leah's horseback riding. She's a true cowgirl at heart...and we have no idea where she got that! Sorry about the sideways view. I don't feel like changing it. I can't remember why Hannah was frowning.

Leah rides on her own, even though this picture looks like she's being led.


While Leah is riding, Hannah and I play with some miniature horses that the riding teacher owns. They are extremely cute and friendly like puppies. This is a baby, only a few months old, and it's as big as Hannah!

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Jennifer Walker said…
This looks great! I'm excited to see it for myself. And yes, Leah riding a horse is super cute--for some reason I feel like getting out the John Denver!
August 1, 2010 at 9:13 AM
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