LAPINE STATE PARK

Oh my gosh. This is a gorgeous campground... and I think they have repaved the roads and campsites since we last visited when Sierra was a baby. This rocks! And it only seems appropriate that it is snowing outside! Just a month ago, we were camped out in Flagstaff & it was snowing! 

LaPine State Park today

 

Last month in Flagstaff, AZ

Steve wins the award for walking the dogs in the morning.

Having a cup of coffee in bed is really awesome. Today, we will be drinking Folgers since we are out of our instant packs. There is definitely a noted difference, but hey, caffeine is good even if it's in Folger's crystal form. I use my Hydroflask Food Flask as a coffee mug and love it! Orginally, I had bought it for bringing a hot lunch skiing but somehow used it for coffee one day and am now hooked on using it for just that.

I am also loving how Sierra is facing her fear of riding her bike! The day we left Dead Horse Ranch, Steve bought her new knee and elbow pads & riding gloves. With all that extra protection, she is confident again. (Remember how she kept hurting her knees at the beginning of the trip.) After Steve geared her up, she hopped on the bike today and, with his hand on her back, she took off. Then he let go and ta da... Sierra was riding again! Go girl go! 

 She was beaming joy and success ♡

 Now she is riding her Heely shoes and her bike!

Way to go Sierra Grace!

Since there are few campers here, that means less folks driving in the campground, which means that the kids can ride without having to stop and pull over while cars pass. Plus, the other campsite loop is closed, so we have the option of riding bikes there too. I totally recommend camping at LaPine in their off season. There are hiking and biking trails all around us... and today, I feel like we are the only ones here.

And, directly behind our site, there is a short path that leads to the river. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!

 

 Our plan is to spend a couple days here before heading home. We still have a few days left on our Mt Bachelor passes, but instead of skiing- we are going to relax here. Little Miss Bike Rider won't complain! And Alex is loving the mountain biking!

 We love nature... and this massive tree!

 Chipmunk seekers unite!