And…. we’re back. (No need for bear poop checking.) Taconic State Park survived the city folks. And we city folks had an amazing time.


Bash Bish Falls

Some highlights….

* My boys had their first real hiking experience and were amazing. They even got a mini taste of rock climbing. The park had 4 trails that were less than 2 miles with reasonable inclines. They also have a lot of expert trails but with a 2 & 5 year old in tow we decided to leave them for the bears…the trails…not the kids.

* My husband learned to make a fire without losing even one eyebrow…in its entirety.

* We survived for 5 days without the internet. My husband was a little shaky by day 3. (I swear I saw him with a coat hanger, a stream of aluminum foil and a very confused rabbit…but he denies any wrong doing.)

The most important thing…they are all hooked! My 5 year old wants bigger rocks to climb. My 2 year old wants to throw more nature stuff at other nature stuff. My husband is determined to start a fire with less than 10 expletives. Ahhh…my little mountain men.

As for me? I can’t even describe the joy I felt reliving my own most cherished childhood moments with the people I love most. The woods have always been magical for me…a world of joy, wonder, reflection, restoration, and even escape. To open the door to this amazing world with them was nothing short of amazing.

Disney my ass…this was the real magic kingdom.

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