Life has been more on the busy side lately, as both Joe and I are in school. This means a lot of studying, reading and school work. Finding time to spend outdoors is also a big priority in our house. We try to dedicate at least an hour to some sort of active, outdoor pursuit.
Mountain biking and hiking are usually how we get our fix. We’ve been riding all over the place, usually sticking to City Creek Canyon, which is almost at our doorstep! One of the great things about living in the Salt Lake Valley, is all the access to the Wasatch Mountains. We spend a lot of time in the canyons, here we are riding our bikes up Big Cottonwood Canyon.
It was fun discovering the old Alta Tunnel up there! Mines are pretty cool, but I’m sure glad that mining isn’t my profession. I think I’d get a bit clausterphobic in there!
It made me think of goblins. Does that make me a LOTR nerd? 
What is not to love about a beautiful ride, amid the bright fall colors! I just hope they stick around a little longer. It might be a very early snow season this year!
How do you like to get your excerise in the fall?