There is not always time to plan a full-scale attack on the
outdoors; sometimes you just need to get the kids out of the house for an hour
or two. The Great Salt Lake Shorelands
Preserve is a fantastic option for those in the Layton area. Just a couple miles from our house, you can
be there in a matter of minutes. In
addition, it is open year round, and it’s FREE!
It was a little on the chilly side the day we ventured out
(Jan 20th I believe), but it was well worth the trip. The boys loved the boardwalk trail and
thought the 30-foot-high viewing tower was the greatest treehouse ever. We had the customary picnic of
PB&J sandwiches, string cheese, and Capri Sun juices as we sat atop our
perch in the tower. The Capri Suns
provided great entertainment when Talmage decided to create a fountain by
sitting directly on one of the pouches. Never a dull moment with kids in the outdoors! All in all, it
was a great outing with the boys. The entire length of the boardwalk is only one mile, so perfect
for getting a little energy out of a 3-year-old Sawyer…and short enough that
you can expeditiously stroll back to the car if you forget to pack an extra
diaper for a 1-year-old TalmageJ.
I would highly recommend this hike as a quick getaway when the kids, and you,
need to get a little fresh air and you just can't make it a full-day excursion.
Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve:
Head south on 3200 W in Layton and you will drive directly
into the dirt parking area.
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