Camping in Teanaway

Last weekend, we loaded up the car (and new trailer) and took to the mountains for a short camping trip. We went to Teanaway, about a 2 hour drive from Seattle.

We all had a great time. Isaac loved exploring. Ollie loved being outside. We all enjoyed unplugging for a couple of days.

Camping in the High Uintas

With Isaac off with the grandparents, Eric and I escaped to the Uintas, near the Wyoming and Utah border. We went with friend Andy, and of course the dogs. The boys were scouting. I tagged along for an escape to the mountains and the hiking.

Hike through the hills (sans trail...)

Beautiful aspens

Signs of black bears

Campsite... very remote spot... beautiful stars at night

taking in the view

Bear Lake Camping Trip :: July 2013

We just got back from a weekend camping trip to Bear Lake. Lots of lake time and friends time, and it's always nice to be unplugged for a couple of days. The first night we stayed at the north end of the lake, right by the sandy beach. The lake stays shallow for 50 or so feet off the shore -- ideal for an almost-swimming three year old. The second night we stayed on the east side of the lake at more of a remote camping spot-- to get away from the crowds. We came back sunned, refreshed, full of great memories, and as always... ready for a full night sleep in our own beds.

More photos here.

Where is Bear Lake? It straddles the Utah/Idaho border... about 2.5 hours from Park City. It's hard to see in the pictures, but the lake is a gorgeous aqua color. 

Moab :: April 2013 Camping Trip

Here are a few photos from a recent "escape the Park City snow" camping trip!  The weather was okay, but we had one very windy afternoon and night in the tent.  Isaac loved being outside the whole weekend and was a great helper at the camp site.

Dad

Our camp site

Breakfast

Arches National Park

We found Tow-Mater!

Strawberry Reservoir with Grandma & Grandpa J

Last weekend we went camping with Grandma & Grandpa J at Strawberry Reservoir (about 1.5 hours from Park City).  A few photos of our adventure:

Nothin' much better than a hot breakfast cooked on a warm fire, on a cool morning.

Happy Campers

(Literally) hours and miles of bike riding around the campsite, in search of the "bus stop"

We rented a pontoon boat.  Captain I.O. 

A family portrait... of sorts

Camping in Sage Brush.  An early morning moon.

The View of Strawberry Lake from the campsite

Aspen Grove Marina.

A cool dip in the lake

Fun at our neighborhood park before saying goodbye.