October 2011

It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words.  How about 22 pictures?

Glorious Day!

Yesterday, a good friend and I took our kids kayaking, and my, oh my, what a glorious day it was!  We launched from Northrup Point and paddled until we found a beach where someone had constructed the framework for a teepee.  On that beach, the kids also found natural clay deposits, and Olivia created a little pinch pot.  The weather was gorgeous, the water was like glass, and in spite of the fact that it was October 1, it was one of the most enjoyable days of my summer!

Dry Falls & Lake Lenore Caves

We were supposed to go camping Labor Day weekend, but it didn't work out, so my sister suggested the we have a "staycation" (a vacation where you just stay home) instead.  On Saturday, we barbecued with family, and on Sunday, we barbecued with friends, but the highlight of our "staycation" was taking our four youngest to Dry Falls and the Lake Lenore Caves on Labor Day.  Although we were ill prepared for our impromtu hike--Hannah, Olivia, and I were in flip-flops, and Olivia was in a skirt--we had a fabulous time learning about cataclysmic floods, exploring caves, and searching for arrowheads!

The Story of Dry Falls (And no, Sam does not have "special needs"!)

Hannah, Olivia, Sam, and Asres overlooking Dry Falls

Information about the Lake Lenore Caves

Going up...

Made it!

Going in...

Inside one of the caves

View of the "neighborhood"

Looking for arrowheads

Possible arrowheads?

You be the judge!