I don’t know what the temp was because there wasn’t any service in the mountains. The car told us it was in the mid 60’s when we went hiking around 11AM. The hike was to 150’ Porcupine waterfall 2/3 mi down to the fall. We arrived at the trail head to discover a little Grizzly Adams cabin somewhat falling in with a corral that held a lone mule deer standing so still in a corner. When we approached he panicked a little, ran circles and then jumped the fence behind the house. We really wanted to see the jump! The hike down to the fall is a pretty quick 500’ drop in. We didn’t have enough eggs for breakfast for the climb back up. At almost 9,000 feet, the oxygen is a little hard on us trying to climb. As with so many of these places, it’s hard to describe the beauty! Carter & GraceLin needed to dip toes in the cold water and of course Parker started to climb immediately. He blew me away with his quick ascent to the highest point comfortable after he had scoped it out a bit first. Carter is stretching his climbing skills on this trip as well. It continues to make a mom nervous but over the years, I’ve grown a little more used to it.
Nearby, we had plans to drive up to the top of Sheep Mountian for the views. Somewhere in between the falls and the road to sheep, we spotted to moose meandering down a small stream. The turn toward us as the continued to move in and out of the creek bed. Antlers disappeared and reappeared as they moved. What a fantastic sight! At the top of Sheep, elevation 9.800 feet, it’s pretty desolate except for the beautiful wildflowers. We parked to walk a little further up the peek for a view. The boys kept walking over the other side toward a snow patch as we went back to the car. We moved the car back downhill a little then walked across to where they were playing in the snow. We could see range after range from here. Going downhill from the top of Sheep Mountain on this gravel road was not nearly as scary as anticipated.
At camp, we had sandwiches for lunch, hammock and naptime. Ahh! It was great to rest our feet. Afterward, John and Carter fished with stale bread. No luck but he had a blast. I sat by the stream just praising God for His creative beauty and the blessing of this family trip! We are so thankful to spend this time with Parker along because who knows what future summers bring for him. Also, praying for our family – Mimi, Bob, Rich, Laura & kids, Barbara & Tony; continually praying for our children to know who they are created to be and follow the heart they were given knowing their Creator.
Highlights of Porcupine camp ground – mule deer in camp, Tanna, the camp host’s white German shepherd and such friendly host and neighbors. Downside, the mosquitos here are unphased by anything and no shower.
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