Craters of the Moon 7-13-12

Craters of the Moon is one of our all time favorite National Parks. The lava tubes and caves are some of the most amazing places to explore and the access that summer provides is much welcomed. This is an extremely small park and thus it is capable to explore it fully in just a day. I believe that anyone who visits this park must must must enter a cave, Indian Tunnel is by far my favorite. 

Descent 

big foot track

Ascent

Backpacking 7-10-12

We have finally taken the kids backpacking. We had intended to go to Leigh Lake Campsite 13 but it was taken so Instead we went to the South Shore of Jackson Lake. It was a ridiculously easy half mile, but that just meant more time and energy for fun. We spent the entire time in the lake and only three or four times did we manage to yank the kids onto the shore for a hike. All in all a complete and total success. 

Packed.

Here we go...

And here we are.

Going Left along the shore

And Up She Goes.

Camp.

Waiting for the rain...

Storms make waxes, and waves are meant for surfing..... Wyoming Style!

The Tetons From South Shore Jackson Lake

They climb everything.

That extra shadowy figure is not an apparition it is in fact Me, proof I do exist.

Making their own campsite.

Shoshone Lake 6-30-12

Shoshone Lake was our very late beginning of the season hike in Yellowstone. We wanted to do something close to the south gate and had originally intended to go to Heart Lake. That trail was closed due to bear activity so we went up the road and came to a stop at the Shoshone Lake trail head. It was a nice long hike, and the frigid lake was a nice way to cool off and re-energize for the trek back. 

String Lake Loop 6-2-12

We set out on this hike to inspect some backpacking sites along Leigh Lake, we parked at the String Lake Trail head and then headed towards Leigh Lake. We first went to the campsite and then headed back and finished the loop around String Lake.

Cardinal Rule: Never say No to a Swim

First one in head deep Wins!!!

Jack Rabbits Swim!

Leigh Lake Campsite

Coming Around String Lake