It was time for our annual trip to Garner State Park! This year we stayed in the main campground, walking distance to the trailheads and waterfront. Should have done it years ago! It was perfect. We were joined by the Leflers, Brooksbys, Whitings (Travis & Mary), Bohmans, and Noldens (just Fri).
FRIDAY
Ryan took the whole day off, so we were able to arrive about 2 o'clock.
We set up camp and headed to the water. Surprisingly, it was chilly (the water and the air). We played around until dinner. Everyone else showed up after dinner. We were supposed to watch an outdoor movie (Super Mario Bros) but we forgot a cable, and the kids ended up playing charades then flashlight tag.
SATURDAY
We hiked Old Baldy in the morning.
The kids decided to trying to set a record, and they made it up in 17 minutes and back down in 6 minutes. Luckily, no one broke an ankle or ran off the edge of a cliff. Afterwards, we headed to the water where paddled, cliff jumped, and wrestled on the largest board. That night we roasted marshmallows and played cards.
SUNDAY
We hiked Crystal Cave alone. Ryan discovered that when Brennan gets whiny, he can tell him stories about his childhood or mission, and he totally snaps out of it. Yay!
There had been a terrible rainstorm followed by strong winds the night before that had left the Brooksbys soaked. The Bohmans wanted to go to church in a a nearby ward, and the Leflers needed to head home for their other summer travel plans. We hiked it counter-clockwise this year, and I really liked it. Afterwards we got ice cream and headed to the water again.
Lots more paddling and swimming today. The Bohmans and Whitings joined us.
MONDAY
We broke camp and got home about noon to lots of laundry and unpacking. We love Garner! Can't wait for next year.
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