Pardon the 'Stepbrothers' quote but there are just so many things you can do while camping! Generally, the family is not too keen on strenuous exercise but sometimes the surroundings are just too pretty to pass up. For instance, while in Sedona, the family hiked and it became one of our favorite memories. So while camping at Lopez Lake, the desire to walk and explore the surroundings was a looked forward to event, even for Sienna who tends to frown upon such activities. Well, there's no frowning when you're camping!
Our first hike involved a morning jaunt around the lake perimeter. We were also in search of kindling, to help stoke the fire to epic proportions. Here is Spenser with some great 'kindling' finds. We loaded them in a plastic bag and took them home to camp. Shh! Don't tell the park rangers!
Here is Sienna on the hike, looking good and keeping us on schedule.
And the true schedule keeper, MOMMY!
After some kindling collection, we walked past the lake marina,
then up a big hill, and thankfully down, back to camp.
Our next hike was the following morning, and this time our goal was to collect pinecones. They make awesome kindling. Here you see the kids scaling the hill behind our camp, after hitting a pinecone gold mine!
Check out the size of that pinecone!
Buddy and I can't contain our excitement!
Our second hike was another success. Now for our third. We had no intentions this time, except perhaps to not go too far. This path took us along the lake, as you can see, it's quite scenic.
Spenser enjoys some brisk walking with his mommy.
And I think he learned that every hike has a reward, and it's not just bonding with his mom and sister.
Yesterday it was a pinecone on steroids, and today it's a ..............
Sorry - you'll just have to wait for the Camp S'more Sequel! Coming soon.....
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