Last Saturday afternoon we decided at the last minute to get away for the day and night. We drove two hours up the Poudre Canyon until we found a campsite that was well off the paved road and nestled in between the trees and the rushing Poudre River. We found a great little campsite, {there were only 3} and started to pitch our tent and collect fire wood. Eben took to this immediately and started to find sticks and large pieces of bark to collect.
Once we had our camp established, we ventured out to explore the beautiful river. It was so nice to sit back with the sun on our faces and hear nothing but the river and an occasion upset squirrel. (Apparently, we were enjoying the river in their favorite spot) It was so nice to watch Eben playing in the water, catching caterpillars, observing butterflies and just being a kid.
Later in the evening, we built a nice big fire and enjoyed our campfire dinners, courtesy of Jayson, and then we made the traditional S’mores. We snuggled down in our sleeping bags and enjoyed the quiet of the forest together. It was really nice to spend just 24 hours away from it all. There were no distractions, no agenda, just the outdoors and my family, You should definitely get away, even if it is only for 24 hours. It is totally worth it.
several years ago, sink holes have frightened me. However, 