On the Utah Wyoming border just 30 miles out side of Evenston Wyoming on SR150 (the Mirror Lake Highway) sits a quaint but rustic place me and my family have come to love. It is the Cabins at Bear River Lodge. It is owned by a friend of mine Roger Eggett and wife Heidi. I was first introduced to the property by Roger's brother Rob. Rob and I go way back. I have known him since I was 9 years old. Rob is one of my closest and best of friends. Rob and I spent our summers together growing up at scout camp near the Bear River Lodge. We would build the camp from the ground up under the direction of Roger and Rob's father Roger Sr. We were true Boy Scouts back then. None of the this organised camp stuff. We learned to build a fire without any matches and survive in the wilderness over night all by our selves. No camp director to hold our hands! It was AWESOME! Nothing like the camps of today where the camp staff does everything from cook the meals to merit badge education to wiping your nose for you if you need it . Boy Scout camps now days are the equivalent of Skiing at Deer Valley! Nope! We showed up and built the camp! We knew how to tie knots, swim, raft, fish, use a map, work a chainsaw/ax and apply lots of elbow grease to get the job done. Marshal Lake has now become a place of great memories that I have had the opportunity to share with friends and family alike!
So last winter when I got Rob's invitation to attend an all guy's weekend of snowmobiling in this area of my childhood memories I could not turn it down! It was an opportunity see old friends and make new ones! Rob has his personal property a few miles away off the beaten path. It requires access in the winter by foot, snowmobile or when Rob in charge why not use a snow cat!
We spend our days sprinting across the snow covered wilderness diving into bottomless powder! We stop for lunch at the warming huts and push ourselves to the point of pure fatigue then head back to the lodge for a quick dip in the hot tub.
This area of Utah is not without its share of wild life! On a regular basis you will see moose deer and if lucky
a bear will cruse on by!
In the winter The Bear River Lodge has a fleet of new snowmobiles for rent. In the summer they have a fleet of new 4 wheeled bikes and side by side 4x4's for rent that will allow 2 to 4 passengers. They do rent helmets.
The trails are easy to access and well marked. Do not for get to get a map just in case. I love the ridge trail and the wolverine trail. They both connect to Lily lake and over look the East Fork of the Bear. If you want an pure rush hit Dead Mans Trail. It will connect the ridge trail to the wolverine trail!
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We love to hike near Christmas Meadows and the Provo Falls area.
There are also Yurts for rent from the Forest Service if you are feeling the need to get out in the wilderness and stay in comfort!
The cabins are very nice and well stocked with the things you will need to have a comfortable stay. You will need to bring all you own food and any special spices you like to cook with. Just an FYI Roger is now building a diner on the property that should be done the first week of June 2014. The store on the property is well stocked with soda pop candy and beer.You will also want to bring any special gear you may need.
This is a great place for families to bond and as Roger puts it "A great place to start building family memories!". You can learn more about The Cabins at Bear River Lodge by checking out their web site:The Cabins at Bear River Lodge. Roger does post deals on his Facebook page. You may want to like the Cabins at The Bear River lodge on Facebook to stay alert of any great deal he may post for his followers.
Me and my boys had a blast this past weekend! I could not have asked for better place to spend our Memorial Day Weekend 2014! Please check this place out it is Awesome! Tell them Dr John sent you!
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