Our Own Private Waterfall

Yesterday we decided to take Drake on his first hike. Let me say, we need to use the term "hike" loosely. I think our total walking distance (both to and from the waterfall) was about a mile.

Because it was such a short hike, we just used the Baby Bjorn to carry Drake. David volunteered to wear it, and I'm actually glad because I think I may have had some trouble on the down hills (rock faces really).

As we got to the waterfall, the trees opened up to a bi-level waterfall with a huge, still pool at the bottom. We picked this waterfall specifically so we could swim and it was great. Drake really enjoyed himself and the water was so cool and refreshing after the heat we have had lately. We also did not see another person until we were on our way back out from the falls. It really is great living so close to the mountains. We just need to start get back into the swing of taking advantage of the proximity!

We will be hiking more in the future and can't wait to try out the Kelty backpack we got for Drake to ride in. I think we may have to wait until it gets a little cooler though because Drake was pretty hot by the time we got to the car.