This past weekend, we took a drive along the Kangamagus Highway in Northern New Hampshire for some leaf peeping fun.
We made frequent stops along the highway to see the Fall foliage from all different vantage points. This was a stop that didn't have a trail. Hannah and Joe trekked on whereas Emme and I made our way back to the car.
But we still had smiles!
Another stop...just beautiful.
Joe and Hannah walking out to rocks. Joe helped Hannah to get to the bigger one.
Lots of picture opportunities
Our 3rd stop...Sabbaday Falls. It was a short hike to the falls.
As we were hiking down from Sabbaday Falls the rain started coming down...softly at first and then heavier. Luckily we were in the car when it was at it's heaviest. We debated whether to just head for home or stop to camp as we had originally planned. We decided to stop at Lost River Valley Campground to camp for the night and it turned out to be a great decision.
Our tentsite abutted a brook with rocks that we could climb on. Hannah and I went exploring while Joe set up the camp.
Joe teaching Hannah how to start a fire.
And then Hannah got a hold of my camera and took a few pictures...of our tent
Emme and Mommy
and Daddy chopping wood (making kindling)
One happy girl! She loves to camp (except for the going to sleep in a tent part, but that comes later)!
Roasting marshmallows!
Waiting out their sugar high from their 1 marshmallow before bedtime.
After a chilly night (43 degrees) in the tent, Daddy and Hannah got up (while Emme and Mommy slept in) and went exploring the brook again.
This was our backyard.
After breakfast and packing up our campsite, we went off the beaten path for our drive back home avoiding the tourists and finding a great hike up to East Pond. The entire hike was 3 miles, but that says nothing for the degree of difficulty...uphill the whole way with rocks and mud puddles and brooks to cross over. It was terrific! The easy part
Hannah had so much fun hiking and was such a trooper the entire way.
Mommy helping Emme avoid the puddles.
The scenery was so beautiful.
We finally made it to the pond. Emme only had to be carried (on Daddy's shoulders the last 1/4 mile up) and walked the whole rest of the way.
Walking on the way down the trail.
It was a super fun hike and a super fun family weekend! Definitely a new tradition for our family.
