Camping Wallowa

We haven't scheduled a lot of camping trips this year.  A couple of weeks ago we did get to go out though.  We went to a place in Oregon called Wallowa State Park.  It is a bit of a drive from our home but well worth it.  Brent, Latisha, and kids, Brent's parents, and another family joined us.  It was so fun to get away.  We went during part of the week days and it was very relaxing.

 As we approached the area, I was struck by the beautiful mountains.

 They just got grander and more amazing as we got closer. I wish my camera was able to get better pictures to show how amazing they were.  They were compared to little Alps, and that is what I thought of when we got there.  Then I saw these little "Heidi" shops and a sign that referred to them as little Alps, so I guess I was thinking correctly.

 Then we got to the lake, perfect

We took our bikes and did a little riding.  

 There is a tram you can take to the top of one of the mountains

 This was a nice hike we took that Aidric was able to do and it was fine. August hiked up, but was a little tired on the way down.

 crossing the bridge on our hike

 we made it to the waterfall.  So beautiful!!!!

 I took a little video. I felt like my pictures just weren't getting the full picture

 The grandpa's hanging out with Brinley

 The kids went miniature golfing on a really nice course, some also rode horses and go cart riding.

 Isabella and I went for a walk around the town.

 I really loved this mountain.  Isn't God's creation so amazing!

 On another day we went to the town just down the road and got ice cream, coffee and did some shopping

 On the way back we pulled over to see Chief Joseph burial site

 We were finishing dinner, and these beautiful deer literally came up to our table.  It was so cool.

 Game night

We also had smores and a lovely fire.  The whole trip was wonderful and I highly recommend the area.  Getting away for a few days can be so relaxing.

Latisha and Brent opened the back of their vehicle when they got there and had a couple stowaways - a couple mice.  They were a little concerned about eating their food, but there was more then enough to go around.  That is the fun of going with others. They rented a cabin, which was very close to our camp site and were able to just ride their bikes to us.  Perfect.

I hope you all are able to get out and do some adventuring this summer. God bless and have a great day.
Alicia