Logan River Academy: Surrounded by Adventure, Part 1

A large piece of our work here at Logan River Academy, whether academically, therapeutically, or both, is supported by offering our clients several opportunities for stress release, healthy coping, and confidence building through various recreational pursuits. We are located in beautiful Cache Valley, surrounded by mountains, rivers, lakes and rural areas in every direction. Cache Valley is unique in that there are four separate mountain ranges that make this area a true valley. The largest, the Bear River Range, gives us our eastern boundary and a majority of our recreation opportunities are found in Logan Canyon, Blacksmith Fork Canyon, Green Canyon and several others.

The western skyline is dominated by the ominous Wellsville Range, considered to be one of the steepest mountain ranges in North America because of its narrow base and 9,372’ peak height. 

Wolf Creek Peak to our south is an extension of the Wasatch Range and is home to the Powder Mountain ski area. Gunsight Peak, the prominent peak to the northwest, is the highest point in the Malad Range, a sub-range of the larger Bannock Range that extends into southern Idaho. While these mountain ranges offer us endless opportunities for adventure, we often want to expand our activities and look to the waterways in the valley to provide us with unique experiences. The Logan River, Blacksmith Fork River, Little Bear River, and the Bear River all create several locations for activities such as canoeing, kayaking and fishing. The high-elevation lakes, Tony Grove Lake, White Pine Lake and High Creek Lake are peaceful retreats. Bear Lake, “The Caribbean of the Rockies,” provides stunning views and every form of flat-water recreation someone would want to pursue from sailing to scuba diving.

Cache Valley is still rich with agriculture and towns with very rural ways of life. These quiet areas are criss-crossed with vacant roads and wide-open views of the valley, perfect for cycling enthusiasts.

As you can see, our clients and ourselves are very fortunate to have access to so many opportunities and beautiful areas to spend our time. Stay tuned for part 2 where we enter the exciting world of road trips and further exploration. 

Mike Bodrero, Adventure Learning