Annual Family Camping Trip

We enjoyed our annual family camping trip with my brother and sister-in-law last weekend in beautiful central Oregon. The trip started out with a slight mishap as we searched high and low Friday afternoon for a camp spot near the Metolious River like we had planned. We were just a little too late in arriving and found that all the spots were taken. We quickly set forth with a Plan B and drove a few miles south on gravel roads to Round Lake. The lake had gorgeous mountain views but we hit our second mishap; most of the trees near the lake had been burned in a major forest fire a few years ago meaning that there would be no shade for camping. So, back down the gravel road we headed. Just before we were about to give up, Mr. Wagner spotted a perfect, secluded spot surrounded by trees that looked like it had been used by hunters for a deer camp. We finally set up camp and were able to enjoy the rest of the weekend mishap-free!

The Little Miss had great fun camping with her very favorite dog in the world (Sage) and enjoyed the attention of her aunt and uncle, including playing numerous rounds of 'Go Fish' and 'Old Maid'. We even had a refreshing afternoon swim in the lake. Oh, and an extra bonus that came from being in the middle of nowhere? The Little Miss officially mastered the squat.

We missed having Papa and Mimi with us again this year especially since they helped start our annual family camp tradition. We sure hope they can join us next year because the Little Miss is ready for her Papa to teach her how to fish!