Monday, September 24, 2012

Last Camping Trip of the Season?

It's hard to say.  We might sneak in another one in October. 

This weekend we camped in the rainforest.  The first thing on our agenda was a hike to a lake. 

We arrived at a dried-up lake bed.  The irony that a lake in the middle of a rainforest was 'seasonal' did not escape us.  It was still a beautiful hike, though, and a beautiful destination.  Don't let the pack fool you; Nathan only rode for the last 0.1 mile of the hike.

It turns out, frogs like lake beds.  Look!

I've got three!

Bears like lake beds, too!  It was fun to watch this black bear forage for food.

We camped on a lake, too.  This was the view from our picnic table at dinner.  Anyone who knows Nathan's love of throwing rocks in the water can see that this site was a hit with him.

Our 'nest' in the world's largest Spruce tree.

The old growth Douglas Firs are so big and majestic.

5 comments:

The Big Sky Brewers said...

Looks like a GREAT trip! Wow, you got a great picture of that black bear!! Hope you're able to fit one more trip in this October!

Elsa Jane said...

Where is that? I want to go!!!

Sean said...

I don't even like frogs, but when two cute little boys are holding them, I think I can forget how much I don't like them! ;o)

Evan and Nathan said...

Katy, it was Lake Quinault. And Nathan was pretty disappointed when he found out you guys weren't going with us!

West Coast Scribe said...

That looks absolutely wonderful. Yes, I'd love to go, too!! HUGS! Miss you!