Jordanelle State Park

Jordanelle State Park - Utah

We haven't posted in awhile- not because we haven't been busy but simply because there has been poor cell service in many of the areas we have been visiting. So stay tuned for new posts about our Utah adventures!

After driving through Montana and Idaho, we were excited to arrive to Utah. Utah has been a bucket list destination for us for several years.

Jordanelle State Park was a last minute addition to the itinerary when we opted not to visit Salt Lake City and stick to quieter surrounds. Our goal was to relax for a couple of days before heading further south where we hoped to do lots of hiking. Our stay at Jordanelle State Park was simple. The kids met friends and spent a couple of days biking, swimming, paddle boarding and being kids. The skies were clear, the heat was dry and our site had a good view- a perfect place to finish a good book.

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