Shades of Ice
"At this season of the year, darkness is a more insistent thing than cold. The days are short as any dream."
E. B. White
Winter is my favorite time at the Lake
Summer is a busy time of life. With trips, holidays, yard projects and gardening, there is little time for me to visit the lake. When I go, it's often during the hottest hours, with little time for reflection.
Winter is my forte. It is the time I can slow down and observe. Much like the lake, I am slower, calmer and quieter. There are fewer people, in my personal life and at the lake. It's a time for reflection. It's a time for exploration.
Early Evenings, Stunning Skies
Shorter days in the winter means I have easier access to the sunsets. The colder weather means the skies can be very dramatic. Icey waters often reflect the colorful dramatic skies. Sometimes I walk out onto the ice to get a view that can't be seen in the summer. The lake shows a whole different side of itself.
It's not always beautiful. Sometimes it's storm, grey and dismal. The darkness can reflect the sadness many feel at this time of year. The dismal days make the brighter days even better.
When the water is still and clear, Utah Lake shows of it's best side. The reflection of the sky and mountains on the massive lake make you forget that you are in a densely populated valley. The mountains get to show off. You feel as though you are the only person out there. Regardless of the many issues that can trouble the lake, we are incredibly lucky to have it so close. The lake has managed to survive and thrive even with so many people, birds, fish and mammals that use it.
Utah Lake is Precious
The lake is shallow. It's silty. It is full of bugs and spiders in the summer. The winds make the waves wild. There are invasive plants and fish. But the lake is also thriving. Despite its challenges, the lake thrives. Many people work hard to study, understand and protect the lake. It is an incredibly important body of water, for the people and animals who live around it.
