Needed a new roof especially after March wind storm. Bighorn was polite, on time, explained…read moreeverything, and beat all other bids by 25%. I was so tired of being ghosted by other companies even after they contacted me. Bighorn came out with satellite photo measurements in hand, inspected the roof, and gave me a bid in 48 hours with an itemized contract. Could not recommend them more. Jonathan for the pre-job estimate and Nate for the post job inspection and final job site clean up were the best. Note to some of the bigger companies who acted like they were doing you a favor by just talking to you. Don't bad mouth your competition, not professional. Steve M

Bighorn did a great job with our total roof redo plus some plywood in spots. Jaxan kept us informed…read moreof the ongoing process well and in a timely manner. I would recommend this company for sure.

The Monte L Bean Life Science Museum at BYU was such a fun and surprisingly fascinating stop. The…read moreexhibits were really well done, especially the life sized animals that make you feel like you're walking through a natural history book. Seeing a liger in person completely blew my mind since I honestly thought that was something made up for Napoleon Dynamite. The whole museum is engaging without feeling overwhelming, and the fact that it's entirely free makes it even more impressive. It's one of those places that sneaks up on you and ends up being way more interesting than you expect.

We love this place! Every time we're in Provo, we make sure to visit this free museum. The animals…read moreare presented in a way that truly showcases their majesty. The museum features several informational stations, including an upper-floor section dedicated to recycling and exhibits made from recycled materials. There's also a play area for kids on the lower level. I highly recommend this museum!

I'm so glad we booked this trip with Mountain Based! My daughter and I wanted to go to Utah but…read moresince we are not experienced hikers, I wanted to hire private guides. Ended up seeing all the amazing reviews for Mountain Based and asked my family if they wanted to go too. Everyone was super excited and the Mighty 5 national parks hotel tour did not disappoint!!! Tyler and Eric were hands down - amazing. Great drivers, funny, attentive, able to split themselves into infinite pieces to cover all the different speeds of my family members hiking. Tyler even knew I desperately wanted a photo at delicate arch but my wobbly fear of heights legs would not take me over to the photo spot so he offered to escort me there and back and be our photographer! The drives between parks were not bad at all - plenty of gas station stops along the way. The restaurants they took us to were delicious and the employees of the restaurants treated us like gold. The weather was a little toasty in June but it was still GREAT fun. Lots of history, information, facts, tips, safety from our guides. When we asked them for specific things like - taking a group photo at each of the National Park signs - the guides didn't grumble - they made the photos fun! And they remembered! They were sure to offer tons of photos and photostops! Thanks again Mountain Based! We already booked the family again for Yellowstone next year!!!! Whoooohooooo

It was amazing. The cost is really good. Without the knowledgeable guides, it would've cost us so…read moremuch more and we wouldn't have even gotten to do half of the things we did. A must do! Beautiful sites, hikes, great knowledge and wonderful friends. They know the good spots and times to go. Where the "Flushing toilet" are, imo we're a great thing they knew. ; )= Being able to just enjoy all the beauty and not having to do all the research and driving and, and, and, and.... Makes them very worthy. Eric & Tyler were great and put up with all of us and were the perfect guides for our crazy (in a fun way) group. *Still calling the favorite Van*. hehehe

The facilities were nice. Enjoy the docks and felt the lake was pretty. It gets windy in the…read moreafternoon so be careful on the water.

Snow bird from Vegas, spend summers in Scofield. We regularly use this park to launch boats and…read morekayaks. Friendly engaging staff. Facilities are always spotless.

Donut Falls is a very special place to me, and it's accessibility makes it a great family-friendly…read morehike. You can choose to scale the slick rocks to the top of the waterfall if you're feeling bold, just be super cautious and be sure you're experienced and wearing proper gear. Even if you choose not to, you'll still be rewarded with incredible views!

First time in Utah, and this was our very first stop. It's a bit of a drive followed by a 1.5-mile…read morehike, but it's well worth it. The road to the trailhead is bumpy, so take it slow. The parking lot is small, though there's some overflow parking along the road. Bathroom facilities are available, so be sure to use them if needed. About halfway to the falls, you'll pick up a small stream, which makes the hike even nicer. Most of the trail is shaded by trees, which helped keep us cool. Once you reach the falls, it can get a bit congested with people. The views from the bottom are beautiful, but the real spectacle is the "donut" itself -- I've seen the photos, and it looks incredible. There are signs asking people not to climb up, but the allure of the falls seemed too strong for some, and a few went to the top anyway. One thing to be aware of: there were a couple of areas with ground bees swarming, so stay alert and watch your step. A beautiful spot -- absolutely worth the time and effort.

This has two trailheads, so please note that the pin drop here on Yelp (as of today) is on the…read moreMillcreek Canyon side. If you're looking to hike to Desolation Lake, you can make it there on this trailhead, but it's the loooooong way. For the most direct way to Desolation Lake, you'll want the Beartrap Fork Trail #057, located one canyon to the south in Big Cottonwood Canyon, here: https://www.yelp.com/biz/beartrap-fork-trail-057-salt-lake-city Now that's settled, let's talk about the Desolation Trail. As alluded to above, this is actually quite a long trail that straddles the hump between Millcreek and Big Cottonwood Canyons. Arguably, the most popular section of the hike is here at the Millcreek side, as it delivers hikers a nifty vista after a few miles. First, find the trailhead by going east up Millcreek Canyon. You'll pass the series of Cub Scout and Boy Scout camps on the south side, and come to the Church Fork Picnic area on the north (left) side. Once you pass that, the South Box Elder Picnic Area appears on the south (right) and this is where the trailhead begins. The trailhead hosts a small pit toilet building but there is no available electricity or water, so bring your own before you arrive. There are a few small picnic tables on a first come-first served basis, as well as the Edmund Ellsworth picnic area, which can be reserved ahead of time. Begin the ascent behind the restrooms and you'll see a few signs to begin: first, note that the beginning of the hike is on private property. The Boy Scouts allow the public trail to cross the property, so be nice, and stay on trail. The other sign you see is a mileage indicator which reads: Salt Lake Valley Overlook 2 Thaynes Canyon 3 Porter Fk. Trail 8.5 Mill B North Fk. 9 Bowman Fk. 10.5 Dog Lake 16.5 Desolation Lake 18 Far and away, the most popular hike here is the Salt Lake Valley Overlook. Though marked at 2, it's arguably more like 2.2, making a nice but challenging 4.4 mile round trip activity. This is infinitely doable as an after-work hike in the long days of summer, and even in less illuminated conditions the trail is well worn and can be accomplished on days when you sneak out of the office early. Expect to see lots of traffic those first few miles. Also note that Millcreek Canyon is a popular spot for dog owners, and dogs are allowed on trails and offleash on odd-numbered days of the month. If pups ain't your thing, stick to even-numbered leash days, or skip to the south for the dog-prohibited Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons. The Salt Lake Valley Overlook is as far as I've taken the trail from Millcreek. On the other side, I've run around BCC, Dog Lake, and Desolation Lake as a younger fellow and trail is remarkably similar. Expect to find shorter but thick foliage in sunnier, lower elevations. As you rise or find shady sides of the canyon, you can find stands of pine and other evergreens. The flowers light up from early spring and take turns all season; scarlet gilia, lupine, the occasional mountain aster, Indian paintbrush, and many others. The trailhead sits at about 5750ft in elevation. Salt Lake Valley Overlook takes you to just over 7000ft. It's never technical, the trail is almost exclusively dirt (read: dusty in the summer) but it's a constant climb and can get the best of less-than-seasoned hikers. Still, it's a good choice if you have a healthy group. The full Desolation Trail (which, as far as I can tell, ends at Desolation Lake) maps out on paper to be 16 miles, but is listed at 18. The lake itself sits at just over 9200 ft, so you shouldn't be surprised that the Desolation Trail is a constant climb for over 6 miles before calming down and dropping to around 8800ft over the next 7 or so miles, reaching Dog Lake, dropping to around 8300, and then lifting back up over the 9K mark to reach the waters of Desolation. Here again, you're looking at high elevation forest, although never terribly thick, and a lot of shrub and deciduous groves. Pack plenty of water, even if you're just headed to the overlook. Some of it is exposed, and it's a pretty dry hike. Sunblock is a must, because no matter what time of day or season, you're going to pass stretches that are exposed. We're spoiled to have something like this, and all the other great trails, so close to us in SLC. the Salt Lake Valley Overlook is quite the sight, and that's just about 2 miles away. The whole journey -- one I've not completed in a continuous slog, to be clear -- is on my conquer list and a real treat for anyone looking to head for the hills on a summer day.

Millcreek canyon is one of my favorite canyons solely for the fact that dogs are allowed up (it's…read morealso beautiful). There are plenty of trails will all sorts of difficulty levels to hike. There is a $3 fee per car so always keep that in mind. (I buy the annual pass because it is worth it for me.) Desolation trailhead parking takes you up a way and then has a few separate trails you can hike once you get up the path a way. There is the Thaynes Canyon trailhead which is about 5.8 miles roundtrip. Salt Lake Overlook which is about 4.4 miles around roundtrip. Desolation Trail is about 18 miles and Dog Lake is 16.5. The paths are very well maintained and it's beautiful! The fall colors were incredible this time of year. It is an easier hike with gradual elevation gain. I also really enjoy snowshoeing this trail because it is so well maintained. Bikes are allowed on the trails and they have doggy bags at the beginning of every hike. SO CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOGS.

This trail presented some anticipated challenges and some surprises. We didn't realize that skiers,…read moresnowboarders, and speeders would be coming down the hiking path - and fast! They took several people out and we regularly had to move to the side to let them pass. That being said, they were mostly polite and excused themselves. That being said, this is a gorgeous trail with just enough of a workout. It's a little hard to find the trailhead and there are a few guessing spots. All Trails helps with that and Google Maps. There is a parking lot with a machine to pay. There are clean pit toilets at the entrance too. Don't bother looking at the posted map, it doesn't help. I'm so glad we did it and would go again - and bring a sled for the rats ride down :)

Beautiful trail, but we didn't have the right shoes so we didn't go very far. There were still…read moresnow on the ground, which made it a bit challenging. We turned around after my shoes got soaked... I look forward to coming back when the weather is nicer and when I have proper hiking shoes!

The hike from Silver Lake to Twin Lakes is one of our favorites in the Wasatch Mountains! It's…read moreespecially outstanding in the autumn with the spectacular fall colors, but it's also fun in the winter before the Solitude Nordic Center opens. Although Silver Lake is often a zoo, fewer people venture to Twin Lakes, so it's a great escape from the crowds. Remember your Ten Essentials and then get outside and go for an adventure!

I hiked this trail in the fall and it was beautiful! The trail starts at Silver Lake, which was…read morevery picturesque (although more of a swamp than a lake when I was there). There were multiple photo shoots going on, in addition to a few mooses just off the path. Although I would put myself in the "not very fit" category, I do hike often. I found this hike to be very difficult on my back due to the steepness (but I've had several spinal surgeries, so maybe that's not a typical person's experience here). The hike is 2.3 miles with a 757 foot elevation gain, and I'd say that elevation takes place over just 1.5 miles. The trail can also get quite rocky, so I would highly recommend a hiking pole if you have back, ankle, or knee issues. This trail wasn't busy at all when I visited (late Friday afternoon) and definitely had a huge WOW factor at the top. I explored some of the trails along the lakes and could not find a way that led all the way around. Give yourself enough time to sit and annoy the beautiful scenery and see if you can spot any pikas on the rocks. I'd definitely highly recommend giving this trail a try!