Southern Utah Paradise In The Fall

It is about time for one of Southern Utah's hidden secrets, warm lakes in the Fall. 

Several moves ago, we had neighbors who owned a houseboat on Lake Powell. Since we're such a fun family, we were the obvious choice to tag along on their trip. Ok, I’m not entirely sure how we got so lucky—probably because our kids were the same age—but we were super excited.

Their ownership deal rotated annually, and the first year they took us, we went early in the summer. It was a blast—the weather was blazing hot, and the water looked so inviting. That is, until we jumped in and found it was refreshingly cold.

The next year, we were invited again, but this time, it was later in the year. The water was warm and inviting, but the weather was blistering, and we found ourselves wishing the water was just a bit cooler.

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We missed a couple of years, but then, the golden combination came about. "This is the year to go," they told us. I didn’t quite understand the appeal until we got there. It was fall and the water was still warm, but the weather had cooled. Most boaters know this, but fall is the perfect time to visit Southern Utah lakes. Not only are the conditions ideal, but there’s also less activity on the water.

If you can make it to Lake Powell—or any similar body of water—between September and October, you’re in for a treat. And if you need some company, I know a really cool family that might be willing to join you.