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Jordan Pines Recreation Area in Big Cottonwood Canyon.
Jordan Pines is an open area about half way up the canyon. The large marshy meadow is covered with snow all winter and is the perfect place to snow shoe, sled, or Nordic ski. We often run into many families as the gentle slopes are perfect for children to sled down. As the name implies, there are pine trees everywhere you look. Part of the trail is closed because of several mishaps that occured at Donut Falls, which is on private land. This has been a favorite hiking area and it's shame to have this unique place closed to the public.
Many of my Finished Objects have had their debut in Jordan Pines. The road is plowed during the winter so, it is accessible for a leisurely walk to find just the perfect snowy ledge for a back drop. Chickami was the first to have her day in the sun here. Seaweed and Oriel also showed off a bit for the camera among the pines.
The snow is melting quickly in the lower elevations and we can now see the water rushing by. When we pass Jordan Pines on our way up the canyon we know Silver Fork is very near.
Gorgeous, as always! Thanks for the beautiful scenery too!
Posted by: Janet | May 09, 2006 at 04:44 AM
I love that you live in such a wonderful place and never seem to stop appreciating the beauty! It's so true to your personality. :)
Posted by: Jackie | May 09, 2006 at 04:49 AM
Such amazing scenery! I really need to get away from the flat coastline.
Posted by: Dave Daniels | May 09, 2006 at 04:54 AM
Beautiful but crap. ;-) If you're up to J that means I better get a move on I.
Posted by: Cara | May 09, 2006 at 05:24 AM
Oh, no...is it time for J already?
The Donut Falls link is a hoot. They've been asked to remove all references to it from their site, and instead they add more, in the form of the email asking them to remove it. Hee. Way to go for them. It sounds like that development company has some....shall we say....ideas?
Posted by: Norma | May 09, 2006 at 05:48 AM
Gorgeous!
Still no J ideas. Sigh.
Posted by: Chris | May 09, 2006 at 07:12 AM
Too bad Donut Falls can no longer be accessed by the public. I would have loved seeing it in person. I bet with the snow melt, it's beautiful right about now.
Posted by: wool winder | May 09, 2006 at 07:17 AM
Beautiful!
Posted by: amanda | May 09, 2006 at 07:39 AM
Damn, I missed "I." And I even had something Interesting planned. Well, there's no turning back; it's on to "J."
Posted by: susan | May 09, 2006 at 07:53 AM
Sigh. Your scenery is so beautiful. I can't wait to see it IN PERSON!
Posted by: Carole | May 09, 2006 at 08:12 AM
What a pretty spot.....wish I could spend a day there.
Posted by: lisa Co. Springs | May 09, 2006 at 08:19 AM
OMG, Doughnut Falls is gorgeous! Always love your FO photo shoots, Margene -- you've got the best backdrops!
The last few mornings, I wake up and immediately start wracking my brain for a suitable "J." It's so funny that that's the first thing I think about. I love this project. ; )
Posted by: Vicki | May 09, 2006 at 08:22 AM
I can't get over Donut Falls. That's such a cool landmark. I never saw anything like that before!
Posted by: Beth S. | May 09, 2006 at 08:42 AM
So lovely! It always amazes me that two such geographically disparate places could be bound together by one simple craft, knitting!
Posted by: Debi | May 09, 2006 at 11:46 AM
Beautiful as always :-)
Posted by: janine | May 09, 2006 at 12:34 PM
Beautiful scenery. Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: Susan | May 09, 2006 at 12:39 PM
Isn't spring in the high country just so amazing and special? The ground is so flattened as it emerges from under the snow, before things start growing. Wonderful photos, and a great "J" post - this letter is giving me trouble, so now I will go back and think about places...
Posted by: Birdsong | May 09, 2006 at 09:53 PM