Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Indian Heaven Fall Family Camping

Last October, 2016, Amy and I got in one late season October Camping trip with our friends the McCartys. We love being with another family and hiking with their little dog Scout.
We camped in Indian Heaven at Cultus Creek and hiked up to enjoy the many little lakes around the PCT. On the way up we got a fantastic view of Mt. Adams.
We also enjoyed a little bit of fall color.
The youngest McCarty Elijah is an amazing hiker!
Amy enjoyed hanging out with Carolee at the viewpoint.
We crossed a little meadow to a lake.
We all had fun enjoying the lake.
The kids caught frogs and wanted to take them down to camp but eventually let them go.
These mushrooms were so much fun and pretty.
A bigger lake to enjoy.
Who can resist playing on a lake bed.
Scout went swimming. It was too cold for the rest of us.
Wild blueberries. This area is famous for its blueberries and huckleberries.
One last bit of playing by the lake shore.
On the way back we enjoyed seeing Mt. Adams with a halo.
I loved being so close to Mt. Adams in such a beautiful area without the bugs.
At the campsite, the kids had a great route exploring the creeks and woods. It was their playground!
The next day on the way home we visited the ice cave.
No ice, but interesting rock formations.
Amy heading up from the cave
Inside the cave looking up. I really want to go back for more exploration of Indian Heaven!

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