4th of July weekend was coming up, and with no significant plans, I figured I'd take the Bobs backpacking and flyfishing. I knew a good place up in the Sierra Nevadas that was ideal for Gavin and Colby. Since they are little (6 & 4 years old), I figured I would carry most of the gear, and if they could just walk with their small sleeping bags, we would make it. We headed off July 3rd, just the three of us just to spend some outdoor time together and fish. Loralee was contemplating bringing Mazzy, by in the end decided against it.
We first arrived at Big Bend State Park to get an update on the trail. There are two ways into the lake area, unfortunately my Infinfiti doesn't have the clearance required to get us to the easy trailhead, so we had to take the harder trail, which is 2.5 miles with 1000+ elevation climb. 
On the trail, it still felt like spring time in the Sierras, the flowers were out and yes also were the lizards. As sneaky as Gavin and Colby are, the lizards took them by a long shot.
Whats a backpacking trip without fire. Gavin and Colby, my guess are like all other kids (other than the fact that Colby hates shoes and shirts) in that they can spend all night throwing sticks into the fire. It was nice to be able to relax and watch the Lord of the Flys instinct start to take over.
The lake in the morning was perfect, other than the fact there were no fish.
The following morning, we packed up and got out of there. Surprisingly, the way down was much longer than the way up. Even with the downhill, the kids were tired from the night before and they weren't overly fond of the instant oatmeal in the morning so both were on empty stomachs. Plus to top it off, Gavin had to go to the bathroom so he wanted to hurry while Colby was tired and wanted to stop. 
We made quick time to Denny's in Auburn, a restaurant I haven't been to in 10 years. Surprisingly, it was pretty good. the kids liked the bacon and pancakes, and then we were off again to the Bay Area for the fireworks. It turned out to be a great trip.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Backpacking Over the 4th
Posted by THE MACDONALDS at 9:23 AM
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Fun Troy! I bet they will remember that for the rest of their lives. Josh should have gone. :)
ok seriously, Gavin is like the crocodile hunter, with his stick and all! So cute! I can't wait for my boys to be a little bigger! They will have so much fun in the wilderness...scary.
How Awesome! Brings back the good old day memories. It won't be long before Mazzy is old enough and will throw a fit if you try and leave her at home :)
I loved that!:) Hi guys. I miss you.
good for you guys! looks like a blast!
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