Taking a break in the park

We took a break the other day and went out geocaching. We've found a total of 75 caches so far. I'm hoping to do a lot more this spring now that the little ones can walk farther and we don't have to carry them as much. It's a great way to explore the parks. The kids enjoy searching for the treasures.

Geocaching in Hartshorne Woods

After working on our house we took a break on Sunday and headed to Hartshorne Woods Park. Such a beautiful park. We completed 5 out of the 6 caches we set out to do. Not bad. Aunt Nancy, Uncle Ray and the boys joined us. I was very surprised that the little ones lasted as long as they did. I think we spent at least 2 1/2 -3 hours hiking with just a few small stops. I had taken my nephews camera with me, but of course I forgot to check to see if the battery was charged. That left me with just my camera phone. Uncle Ray videoed us climbing down this really steep trail down to the water. I couldn't wait to see what a bunch of goofball we looked like. I went to download the pictures and video he took and the disk was no good. Ugh! So you'll just have to trust me the views are just amazing. We'll have to go back again to make that last cache and take some pictures.

I should note that we have been to the park before (The other side). The last time we got so lost. This time I printed out my own map for the park with the trails so we would know the way out.

the three hour tour

Checking the Map

Yesterday we went out geocaching with the mountain dawg crew. (Aunt Nancy, Uncle Ray, and the boys.) We kept losing the satellite reception and got lost. Daddy and Uncle Ray took off on their own and left us with the kids to fend for ourselves. It took us around three hours to complete this cache. We even had to ask someone how to get out of the park. The kids had a great time. The little ones were troopers they got a little tired and I took turns carrying them on my shoulders. Since it had rained for three days straight the trail was very muddy. They kids loved stomping through the mud.