Part 2!
Here's a View of the Lake and the mountains surrounding it.
Here is Ben and the boys filtering us some water for the trip back out. The filter works great, and it's a super thing to have around. The water was cold and delicious! (and giardia free :D!)
Here's a View of the Lake and the mountains surrounding it.After the long hike Thursday the kids all splashed in the lake, and Ben tried a little fly-fishing. Then we had some dinner. After dinner we cooked Marshmallows
and Starbursts (or as Roo calls them "Star wars" -- I think he's been listening to Bug and his friend discuss Star Wars a few too many times!) If you've never tried a roasted starburst- Give them a try! They are delicious! 
and Starbursts (or as Roo calls them "Star wars" -- I think he's been listening to Bug and his friend discuss Star Wars a few too many times!) If you've never tried a roasted starburst- Give them a try! They are delicious! We told stories around the campfire for a while, then decided it was time to head to bed. In the morning, Ben and Bug got up at the crack of dawn for a little fishing. They each caught a nice trout for breakfast. If you know my boys- you'll know that the best part about fishing is EATIN them! So they gobbled them right up. 
Here is Ben and the boys filtering us some water for the trip back out. The filter works great, and it's a super thing to have around. The water was cold and delicious! (and giardia free :D!)We packed up camp and headed back out to the car. It was a nice hike out- except for the HUGE mountain we had to climb first. Once we made it to the top we were home free. We stopped at a nice creek for refils on the water, and some lunch (peanut butter on tortillas- got to be something light-weight!)
Then Bug and Roo took off for the car- they beat us by a long shot- and sat down on a rock to wait for us. It was an amazing sight to see the lake and parking lot come into view as we came back down the mountain.
We made it! Here's Bug and Doodle back at the car.
Mom and Doodle- yeah- how come I'm carrying the pack!? 
Ben and Roo- with their packs.
5 comments:
My sister just barely told me about roasting star bursts....now I have to try them! Looks like you guys had a fun time.....and something your boys won't soon forget!
Sounds like you guys had a great time! Glad YOU survived w/o facilities! :) Boys are lucky in that department--they have no idea.
looks like you guys had a blast!! We ended up going camping after all....we went up High Creak (Cove area) we had to pack everything into Otis(the oldsmobile) and it was a tight squeeze, Eric and I had to sleep under the stars and the kids slept in a two man tent and LOVED it...looking forward to next year :)
What a family trip! Your energy amazes me. Hope that all is good. We need to get together! Tami
This looks like a lot of fun! I love enjoying the outdoor like this...you are doing good to share this with your children.
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