It took some convincing, but Troy and I decided to go camping last weekend. We both like the idea of camping, but not all the work involved in packing and making it happen. We reminded ourselves how much our kids love it and that we really do enjoy and made it happen. We spent the weekend at Pikes Peak State park.
The weather was pretty good. A few sprinkles on Friday night and some rain for packing up on Sunday morning, but a beautiful Saturday. We did some hiking in the park, made a visit to Prairie Du Chien, WI and hiked at Effigy Mounds National Park. And of course we had some fun at the playground, playing by the campfire and hanging out at the campsite. It was a great decision to make this weekend happen!
Beautiful views of the Mississippi river form Pikes Peak overlook. Iowa is a very pretty place...especially the bluffs of the river!
Typical camping for us--Timothy playing with the fire, Teresa reading her books to me, and Troy taking the pictures!
Pausing during one of our family hikes.
Lunch at the Local Oven in Prairie Du Chien. Kara Popp recommended the bakery to us. Good sandwiches and even better treats!
One of several mounds built by Native Americans thousands of years ago. The shapes of the mounds vary from circles to ovals to animal shapes.
Roasting the marshmallows for the S'mores. One of the best parts of camping!
Happy campers!
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