The hike we took went halfway around the state park. It was about 1.5 hours and close to 1.5 miles. I was proud of Shelbs for hanging in there and enjoying it! Cole spent lots of time on Daddy’s shoulders :)
To get started we had to cross the river- it wasn’t impossible but was a bit difficult.
Jeff carried Shelby over then went back for Cole.
(Say hi to Poppy in the background!)
Our hero!
Across the river is one of the dino track sites. Here’s the only good picture I got:
The kids had no problem with getting wet or dirty!
Then, we started up the mountain…
She’s probably telling Daddy how to do something! :) Look at those hands on hips!
Mary LOVED it! She led the way most of the time.
Finally at the part of the trail where the map said we could cross back over the river…scared me a little.
It really doesn’t look that bad in this picture but we had to start over where that man is in the back, and that first curve before you got to the big rocks was kind of deep and slippery (you had to balance on rocks.) Jeff took Shelby, then took Cole, and I took my shoes & socks off and rolled my pants up to cross. It wasn’t possible to do it without fully submerging your shoe and I prefer DRY feet!
But we did it! 
Still smiling kids after the hike!
Back in time to see the sun set. What a great adventure!
2 comments:
What an adventurous family! I love the pic of Shelby and Cole holding hands on the hike. Isn't sibling love the cutest?!
I can't even imagine hiking that long with 2 small children. My husband can never read your blog. He would be really jealous of your camping/hiking adventures. :)
That looks like a lot of fun! I only went to that park once growing up but now I want to go again!
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