AVENUES TWIN PEAKS

AVENUE TWIN PEAKS

Enjoy a wonderful hike above the Avenues, in the foothills by the U. Looking like a pyramid from Salt Lake Valley, this is an energetic hike to reach both summits. 

Perry Hollow Trailhead:

From the gate, follow the jeep road as it winds around the first hill where the trail splits.  (The main trail to the left is the Bob Sled, used by downhill mountain bikers.)  Take the narrow trail to the right and follow the jeep road up the ridge, you'll cross over the junction to the Bonneville Shoreline trail, keep an eye on the twin peaks on your right, the trail will take you up the back side to the summits. Enjoy great views of the valley!

• RATINGS: INTERMEDIATE
• NO RESTROOMS: There's a few scrub oaks on the trail.
• MILEAGE: 1.6 miles to the summit.
• ELEVATION GAIN: 1150' e.g.
• HIKE TIME: Allow 2 3/4 hours
• NO RESTROOMS available
• TRAIL HEAD: Perry's Hollow Road, you'll find a gated jeep road.   
• DOGS are allow if they are leashed.
• GOOGLE MAP: "N. Bonneville Drive, Perrys Hollow Road, SLC, UT"
• GEAR: Hiking pole, water, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, energy snack, jacket, camera, etc.

DID JESUS GET MARRIED AT THE WEDDING AT CANA?

MIRACLES OF JESUS

OLIVE TREES IN ISRAEL

JESUS FIRST MIRACLE WAS AT A JEWISH WEDDING IN CANA

One of the possible locations for historic Cana today, is Khirbet Kana; meaning ruins of Cana.  About 5 1/2 miles from Nazareth.

WHO WAS MARRIED AT THIS WEDDING?

One of the greatest Mysteries of the Bible.  Skeptics have made claims that Jesus got married.  But this is pure speculation. In fact, have you ever heard of a groom being INVITED to their own wedding?

THIRD DAY MIRACLE

Jesus first miracle was at Cana.  His last third day miracle was His Resurrection.

Wedding feasts usually lasted 7 days.

 "On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there and both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding." John 2:1-2 NASB

WHO'S WEDDING IT COULD HAVE BEEN?   

Jesus second cousin is John the Baptist, who was a loner and never married.

Mary's sister is the mother of Zebedee.  Did one of Jesus' cousins, James and John, one of the son's of Thunder get married?  Probably not if they continued after the wedding to Capernaum with Jesus.

COULD ONE OF JOSEPH AND MARY'S SONS OR DAUGHTER GOT MARRIED?

We know that Jesus has half brothers and half sisters and Mary had a big family.  It is most likely that one of Jesus' siblings got married.  Everyone in the family attended except Joseph.

“He’s no better than we are,” they said. “He’s just a carpenter, Mary’s boy, and a brother of James and Joseph, Judas and Simon. And his sisters live right here among us.” And they were offended!  MARK 6:3 TLB  The Living Bible

 

JOSEPH WAS NOT PRESENT AT THE WEDDING TO HELP MARY  

"When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to Him, "They have no wine." John 2:3 NASB

MOM'S GO CRAZY FOR DAUGHTERS WEDDINGS.  WHY WOULD MARY EVEN BE IN CHARGE UNLESS IT WAS ONE OF HER KIDS WERE GETTING MARRIED.  OTHERWISE, WHY ISN'T THE GROOM'S FAMILY IN CHARGE?

"When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to Him, "They have no wine."

And Jesus said to her, "Woman, what does that have to do with us? My hour has not yet come."

MARY IS IN CHARGE OF THE TABLE WAITERS AND ORDERS THE SERVANTS TO FOLLOW JESUS' INSTRUCTIONS

"His mother said to the servant, "Whatever He says to you, do it."

ONLY JEWS USED STONE WATERPOTS

Clay waterpots oftened cracked and had to be discarded according to Leveticus 11:33.
"Now there were six stone waterpots set there for the Jewish custom of purification, containing twenty or thirty gallons each.

Jesus said to them, "Fill the waterpots with water." So they filled them up to the brim."

GOD WORKS WITH HIS HUMBLE SERVANTS

"And He said to them, "Draw some out now and take it to the headwaiter." So they took it to him.

"When the headwaiter tasted the water which had become wine, and did not know where it came from (but the servants who had drawn the water knew), the headwaiter called the bridegroom, and said to him, 

"Every man serves the good wine first, and when the people have drunk freely, then he serve the poorer wine; but you have kept the good wine until now." John 2:3-10 NASB

"This beginning of His signs Jesus did in Cana of Galilee, and manifested His glory,and His disciples believed in Him." John 2:11 NASB

AFTER THE WEDDING THEY WENT TO 

CAPERNAUM

Where did his sisters go?  Was a sister just married, and returned to the groom's home in Cana?

If one of Mary's boys got married, wouldn't the wedding be held in Nazareth and not Cana?

 "After this He went down to Capernaum, He and His mother, and His brothers and His disciples; and they stayed there a few days."  John 2:12 NASB

GOD LOVES HUMBLE  PEOPLE

He didn't reveal the miracle to all the wedding guests first, only his servants.

HISTORIC BLACK ROCK BEACH

GREAT SALT LAKE STATE PARK

BLACK ROCK

GREAT SALT LAKE STATE PARK

MARINA, SCENIC OVERLOOKS,

VISITOR CENTER, RESTROOMS, 

BOAT TOURS, AND CAMPING  

DAY USE FEE FOR VEHICLES & BIKERS.

SALT AIR 3 

 PRIVATE CONCERT VENUE 

BIKE, HIKE OR DRIVE DOWN THE DIRT ROAD OR NEW TRAIL TO HISTORIC SUNSET BEACH, ON THE WAY TO THE BLACK ROCK.

ENJOY WADING OR CLIMBING

WESTERN VIEW OF 

THE GREAT SALT LAKE

VIEW FROM BLACK ROCK

Historic Black Rock Beach and Sunset Beach were wonderful places to have fun in the 1960's.  Bring an umbrella, beach towel and float in the Great Salt Lake.  Outdoor showers were available to wash the salt and sand off.  People from all over the country loved to visit.

These businesses are gone; but memories still live on.

SNOW DEVIL AND STAGES OF FROSTBITE

DO YOU KNOW THE 

STAGES OF FROSTBITE? 

SNOW DEVIL

Frostnip: Surface skin freezes, is yellow/white, soft and cold to the touch.

Partial Thickness: Skin is white, hard; but deep tissues are not affected. Blisters may appear black and may heal in a month.

Full Thickness: Area is pale white, numb, and feels wooden. Nerves, blood vessles, muscles and tendons freeze, causing serious damage.

WHY DO PEOPLE GET FROSTBITE?

Dehydration: Not drinking enough water. Hydrate yourself before going out.

Tight clothing/boots: Reduces blood circulation.

Wet clothing: Wool will keep you warm when it is wet.

Hunger: Eat breakfast and carry snacks.
Medications, alcohol, & smoking reduce blood circulation.

Extreme cold and wind chill: Make sure you dress properly for the weather.

TREATING MILD FROSTBITE

Remove wet clothing, putting on something dry.

Warm your hands on your belly.

Soaking in 99 to 105 degree warm water for 15 minutes.

Do not use hot water.

Shaking, rubbing, or massaging may increase damage to area.

If you have extreme frostbite, see a doctor immediately.

Thawling and refreezing may cause more damage.

PROSPECTOR RAIL TRAIL

PAVED PARKWAY TRAILS

If you are looking for a parkway trail away from the crowds, and want to see farm animals; this is the rail trail for you.

 

DOGS LOVE THIS TRAIL

SOUTH: 400 North 900 West, Bountiful, Utah.  GPS: 40°53'38.5"N 111°54'23.8"W

NORTH: Birnam Woods trail parking. 

Trail connects to the Legacy Parkway trail. 

GPS: 40°55'01.4"N 111°54'07.9"W

MILEAGE: 3.2 miles

ELEVATION GAIN: 30'

This is a non-motorized trail, out and back 

on a paved Rio Grande railroad.

HOW MANY CHILDREN DID JOSEPH AND MARY HAVE?

BIBLE QUESTIONS?

According to the people who lived in Nazareth, Mary had a large family and Jesus had half brothers and half sisters.

"Jesus went out from there and came into His hometown; and His disciples followed Him. When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue; and the many listeners were astonished, saying, "Where did this man get these things, and what is this wisdom given to Him, and such miracles as these performed by His hands?" "Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, and brother of James and Jose and Judas and Simon? Are not His sisters here with us?" And they took offense at Him." Mark 6:1-3 NASB

 According to the Apostle Paul, he met James the half brother of Jesus in Jerusalem. 

"Then three years later I went up to Jerusalem to become acquainted with Cephas, and stayed with him fifteen days. But I did not see any other of the apostles except James, the Lord's brother." Galatians 1:18-19 NASB

James, the half brother of Jesus wrote the book of James. And His other half brother Jude, wrote the book of Jude. 

"Jude, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James..." Jude 1:1 NASB

After the ascension, Mary and His brothers gathered in the Upper Room. 

"These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers." Acts 1:14 NASB

While Jesus was talked to the scribes and Pharisees about the Sign of Jonah. 

"While He was still speaking to the crowds, behold, His mother and brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak with Him. Matthew 12:46 NASB

SPLIT ROCK LOOP ~ MOUNTAIN BIKING

ANTELOPE ISLAND STATE PARK

SPLIT ROCK LOOP is a Wild West 

mountain bike ride on a desert Island.

 

2.7 MILE BENCH 

Ride south on the dirt road.  You will ride up to a bench,  then climb up a steep road towards Elephant Rock.  You'll find the SPLIT ROCK LOOP at the top of the hill and a hiking trail to Elephant Rock.

Split Rock Loop begins, riding 1.6 miles, down a rugged road towards the Great Salt Lake.

After reaching the bottom, look for the singletrack trail with switchbacks. 

Don't follow the shoreline road going south.

You'll climb 3.2 miles, with 680' EG.

Then it is a fast ride down the other side back to the parking lot.

WHITE ROCK BAY PARKING 

TRAILHEAD: 41.023846,-112.239752

RATINGS: Intermediate Technical

MILEAGE: 11.4 MILES

ELEVATION GAIN: 1,370'

RIDE TIME: 3 HOURS

RESTROOMS available

STATE PARK FEE: $15 vehicle, $10 seniors, or $3 to bike onto the Island.

GEAR: Extra tube, flat kit, helmet, first aid, water, energy snacks, pump, jacket, etc.

MAP: Get a map at the Visitor Center.

ADVICE: Stay away from Bison.  

And don't ride on the weeds--there's Goat Head thorns!  We recommend thorn liners, latex, Slime tubes, or foam liners to protect your tubes from Goatheads.