Should we cancel our trip?
First, I just want to say I’m so sorry for everyone impacted by the fires. I know this is far more important than our travel plans.
We’re supposed to be flying into Park City from July 3–10 with our 15-month-old, and I’m getting a little nervous about the wildfire smoke and wildfires generally but especially with little baby lungs. We booked this trip to spend as much time outdoors as possible, so I’m hoping for some local perspective.
Our tentative itinerary includes:
Silver Lake in Brighton
Albion Basin
Bloods Lake
Jordanelle Reservoir
Cascade Springs
Midway
Sundance
Spanish Fork
Ogden/Pineview to scout a place to potentially move to
Would you still come if you were us? Is the smoke mostly affecting visibility, or is it making it challenging to be outside and hike? Also, are certain areas (Big Cottonwood, Little Cottonwood, Heber Valley, Park City, etc.) noticeably better or worse than others?
I know conditions can change daily, but I’d really appreciate any local insight before we decide whether to adjust our plans. Thanks!