We re-started a Gowey family tradition this weekend, returning to the Chatter Creek campground for the first time since our last trip in 1994. It was a great time.
Levi & I brought our mountain bikes & got in a ride at Freund Canyon near Leavenworth. The view below was our reward after a long, hot climb.
Levi & I brought our mountain bikes & got in a ride at Freund Canyon near Leavenworth. The view below was our reward after a long, hot climb.
All mothers, you'll be happy to hear that we did not ride this ramp!
Me riding the ridge line.
Levi riding the bank.
Me & Amanda.
Carrying on the tradition from previous years, lots of frisbee golf was played.
Icicle River, just a short walk from camp.
Boo & me on the river.
On our hike along the river, we came across a Cairn City!
And of course had to add our own.
Gowey shadows on the bridge.
The boys took a dip in the cold river--here's Levi jumping in.
Yum!
There was even a boat race on the creek--here's the S.S. Treetop entry.
Kayla & Sara waiting for the races to start.
Gowey clan--almost everyone!
8 comments:
what cute and fun pictures! :) I esp. like the watermelon one...mmm looks yummy. It looks like you had a fabulous time!
what a fun weekend for you guys! these photos are so great...love the one of the shadows on the bridge.
Great pictures! I bet you had an awesome time!
And looks like you had beautiful weather
-mandy
I think it's so cool that you and the family do a lot together...
You do do a lot with your family, don't you? And outdoors? WOW, you must be in really great shape to Mountain bike and hike like you do! ;)
I am lucky enough that almost all of the entire Gowey family lives in Western Washington & we all grew up in the sheltering love of our large family (there's 16 cousins!). Since the passing of our matriarch last fall, we have made a conscious effort to continue our gatherings & outings as an entire family, something for which I am very glad.
Jenny: You're so sweet! We do a lot of outdoorsy stuff, but I still wish I was in better shape!
It looks like you had a lot of fun. I like the spiderweb pictures
BTW, I went to a wine tasting on Wednesday night and it was all wine from Chatter Creek- It made me think of you.
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