Banning State Park.......

This past weekend we got to take the camper out for its first trip of the year. We have been trying to get into Banning State Park for a couple years and it is always full on the weekend we want to go. It is a very popular park. So in March I decided to look to see what was open and was happy to see I could get in. We also invited Jane, Paul and Hannah, Larry and Connie and Tim and Julie to come. They got the last three electric sites that were open.

We could not have asked for a better weekend, the weather was perfect.  We were surprised  at how quiet the park was even with all the people there.  We loved the park. The hiking trails were great. We managed to drag the dogs along on several hikes. They were pretty much exhausted by the end of the weekend. We also took the kayak on the river. We only did a calm part, but we were told the rapids are a lot of fun if you know what you are doing. Since we do not we did not try them.

I would recommend checking Banning State Park   out if you get a chance. If you don't want an electric site you will have an easier time getting in.

                                                                 The Kettle River

                 
                         Hannah giving Julie and Tim some instructions for their fist ever kayaking trip

                                             
                                                     The view down the river from our kayak

                                       
                                                                Tim and Hannah

                                                                       
                                                                   Julie and Tim

 

                   
                                       One of the many hiking trails we took the dogs on.

                                 
                                          Otis needed a rest so we tied him down :)

                                                             
                                                                 Wolf Creek

                 I released Otis from his hitching post and let him cuddle with me.

                                        We meet up with Connie, Larry and Spike on the trail.

It was a great weekend. It was nice to have the camper out and spend time with friends enjoying nature at its best.

Sharon