Kyle Lapczynski, Erin Baker

Kyle:  This is a small state park with a $9 entrance fee.  Brian and I were bound and determined to go swimming in Utah's largest natural, fresh water lake.  We found a suitable pier near the boat harbor and looked hesitantly to each other, stalling our jump into questionable water.  When we finally made it in, we noticed the water was 68 degrees Fahrenheit and the lake floor did not have plants, but was mucky.  The water was 4' deep.  Brian and I swam out into the refreshing water and spent time enjoying the mountain vistas and watching airplanes fly over.  Then we swam back in.  The water levels didn't seem to change more than a foot.  Since Erin was dry, she drove to the shower house while Brian and I bumper hopped on the back of the Ford Explorer.  We took showers in the little rooms and once again I felt rejuvenated. 

Brian:  We spent 15 minutes searching for Utah Lake State Park due to similarly named streets for in two adjacent cities (Orem and Provo).   When we finally arrived, the park attendant gave us permission to swim even though the signs say not to .  We drove all around the park until we found the right spot.  I tested the water depth with a nasty stick that scummed up the water.  We decided to forward lunge into the water in case the bottom was sharp.  We enjoyed our swim and bumper hopped to the shower house.  After visiting the bathroom, I told Kyle and Erin that if the bathroom was a hotel Brandon wouldn't stay there (an inside joke based on a disgusting experience that Brandon shared during the trip).  I then further elaborated when I warned Kyle of the smelly pile of shit on the floor of the bathroom.  Kyle was forced to shave in the girls room while Erin guarded the door.  Afterwards, we all felt much cleaner.  Erin correctly foresaw Kyle's reaction to having forgotten his towel while showering. 

Erin:  I didn't get in the water because it looked icky and fishy.  I laughed at Brian and Kyle as they decided who would take the first plunge into the lake.  I saw on the pier as they swam.  The landscape around the lake was so so-so.  I looked forward to our third shower opportunity.  As I waited my turn, I made a quick call to check on the cats.  The shower was very refreshing and served its purpose of de-stinking the three of us.  Fun time.