Hike to White Pine Lake

Today we took the family and hiked to White Pine Lake--a 3.8 mile hike one way. We weren't sure how Kaden and Brynn would last but they were both troopers. They both made it all the way to the lake--Brynn with no complaining and Kaden with very little :-). We had a little rest and snack while at the lake and then headed back. The way back was tough at first because it was really steep for a little under a mile. Brynn was NOT lasting at all and started crying saying she couldn't take another step. Greg passed his Camelback to Kaden and put Brynn on his back and carried her back the whole way. It was a great hike--very beautiful! We picked a great day too, it was overcast and cool. Next on the agenda is to hike to the Wind Caves...we hope to do that within the next couple of weeks. (it is a shorter hike too and closer to home). The kids start back to school on Thursday. We'll be finishing up some school shopping Monday and going to Back to School Night with Zach Tuesday and Tanner, Kaden and Brynn Wednesday. We all agree that we had a great summer--it's sad that it's already over!