Utah~Strut Your Mutt~May 19, 2007

[wolf_Q]

Vela, definitely, I would love to meet you, Cracker, and Soda. I was thinking maybe you could meet us at Sugarhouse park after Strut your Mutt (I think it usually ends around 12:00 pm), we could all have a picnic or something. If that won't work I'm sure we can figure out another time/place to meet.

Jill (and everyone else) I don't think we can really camp in the mountains, I only know of one place in the mountains that possibly has showers and its not very close. There are a couple of KOAs, I've checked out the one close to me (there's one in SLC too, looking into that one but I read they don't allow dogs so I'll have to see) it is in the valley, in the city of Provo. The one I looked at is not the best, there's a trailer park on one side of it, but a nice grassy park on the other side. It's a very small campground, but they do have bathrooms/showers and they are open year round. There is also a trail to walk on by the provo river with access from the campground. See more here http://www.koa.com/where/ut/44108/ I emailed them a while ago, but they haven't responded, I'll try calling.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

KOAs are usually pretty nice. I checked out their site, though, and their cabins are only $15 more than tent sites...I'd probably wimp out and go with a cabin (I'm sure Marta wouldn't mind, she prefers a bed any day)! I've stayed in KOA cabins before, they are usually pretty decent- although it doesn't look like they have WIFI at this one... (Am I a wimp, or what?)

[Vela]

Yeah that sounds great, to meet up in the park and have a picnic. Would be nice to get to see everyone.

[wolf_Q]

There's only one cabin at this KOA...possibly two. So I'd definitely recommend a reservation if we're camping there. I've stayed in KOA cabins at Glacier NP and they were nice.

Vela have you been to Sugarhouse park? It's a big park, but I'm sure we could figure out a place to meet...maybe by the pond or something.

I'm going to pre-register and start a dog pack (hoping that there will be at least 5 people as required). What do you guys want as our dog pack name? I was just going to put Pet Talk Dogs but if you all want something different let me know...

[cmayer31]

I think that I'm going to aim at still camping in the mountains/forest. The KOA is kind of steep for tent camping, and I think my parents are using their trailer that weekend.

I can meet up with everyone at any time. However, I think I'm going to head out on a few hikes and stay a bit more remote to make it a nice break from the city.

[Kfamr]

I think our best bet would to be to stay at the KOA since we have a pop-up trailer camper. Also, we're going to be staying for almost a week, so I will *need* atleast a shower or two.

[cloverfdx]

So jealous over here . Have fun everyone, i will eagerly wait for photos of the event/s.

[Kfamr]

Okay, so where is everyone camping? We decided on Utah Lake State Park. They seem to be very dog friendly, they are allowed on trails, beaches, etc. No additional fee, $18 a night.

http://www.stateparks.utah.gov/park/index.php?id=ULSP