I grew up in small park on the edge
of Great Salt Lake in Hooper
where we were able to wade and swim.
We floated on an abandoned loading dock
we called the alligator
and jumped off into the water.
So much fun!
There was a muddy spot near the park.
When we threw rocks in the ground,
it would make a farting sound.
It’s dried up now.
I recall laying on the trampoline
as a kid, looking up to the sky,
thousands of birds overhead.
They just kept coming and coming!
It felt like the flocks never stopped
making their way to the lake.

They don’t come in those numbers anymore,
now that the water is gone.

Kevin Randall grew up living in Hooper Utah. His family lived near Great Salt Lake and would often enjoy spending time with family wading in the water which has since dried up. He and his partner now live in SLC and are raising 4 children.