We spent last weekend camping with my parents - the first time in over 20 years for me, and the first time ever for Joker and the girls. What a blast! It was such a wonderful way to relax and spend time together! We all loved it, and we're already looking forward to our next camping trip.
Boppie picked the location: a wonderful campground on Long Draw Reservoir, over an hour up the stunning Poudre Canyon. We lucked into a perfect site with a beautiful view, privacy and superb spots for both tents. The only drawback was the 200 yard hike down the hill, which we shlepped our stuff up and down each night for bear-proofing.
The Bug could not have enjoyed fishing more. She even picked out her own fly: a giant black ant with two pink spots. She learned how to cast out, and never wanted to quit. The adults' best luck was just before dusk on the canoe - we floated out and were catching a rainbow trout on practically every cast when we hit out limit. Trout for dinner, and again for breakfast, which is my personal fave.
The reservoir itself is below the Never Summer Range, which true to its name still has snow caps. In the mornings, the water was perfectly still, even in the inlet where we camped. The first morning it frosted, and a captivating mist rose from the lake.
The girls loved throwing rocks in the lake, hanging out by the campfire and sleeping in tents. They had so much fun the entire time, and the grown-ups did, too. I predict many more camping weekends in our future!
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