We spent last week camping with the family. Lots of visiting, lots of delicious food, lots of energetic children who played in the forest, explored the creek, swam in the pool, and did all sorts of creative things.
One morning we set out on a short hike. The trail was easy and best of all, according to the littlest ones, there were huckleberries to pick and eat along the way. The warmth of the sun brought out all the wonderful woodsy smells of greenery, cedar trees, and pine cones.
Through the woods to a suspension bridge high over a narrow creek strewn with huge boulders. Then down a very steep trail to a small rocky beach formed by a bend in the creek. It was a magical place, quiet and private, lined by enormous rocks and towering trees. Crystalline water made green by the surrounding foliage. Sunlight filtering through the forest canopy.
This hidden place was discovered by our son and his family last summer. They knew we would enjoy it. The deep pool was shockingly cold to my system, and exhilarating. What a wonderful time we had swimming, exploring, eating our lunch on the beach. I could have stayed all day.
It's become a bit of a tradition that Nana brings along her deep fryer and makes donuts one morning. It doesn't take long and I have lots of help. Raspberry glazed, maple glazed with bacon, Boston Cream filled donuts, and plain glazed donut holes. They all disappeared.
Back at the campsite, swallowtail butterflies flitted about the planted flowers.
So much to enjoy about this little vacation together with some of the dearest people in my life.
What a perfect magical spot. I wasn't sure exactly what huckleberries were, but they appear to be members of the same family as our bilberries. Nana too is a magician - whipping up all those wonderful donuts - it's no wonder that they all disappeared.
ReplyDeleteLorrie, what an amazing place to stay, and all the more magical because it was 'discovered;. The children will surely have such lovely memories.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful spot! I love your tradition of homemade donuts:)
ReplyDeleteOh so beautiful! What an amazing place!! Lovely pictures...
ReplyDeleteLove from Titti
How wonderful to share this vacation with those you love so much. And it's an absolutely gorgeous spot, that lagoon. Like a secret garden. What a wonderful find!
ReplyDeleteIt all sounds wonderful. Memories of the best kind - especially with those yummy looking raspberry glazed donuts!
ReplyDeletePerfect mini vacation! It looks gorgeous there.
ReplyDeleteThat really looks like a magical spot you got to enjoy. I'm sure everyone thought your doughnuts were scrumptious! What fun to enjoy together!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful setting ! I love all your photos and the raspberry donuts. Looks like a wonderful time. I've never been camping.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely spot to hike down to. I can see why you'd think of Narnia in that setting. Memories were definitely made. Granny M
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ReplyDeleteThe pool is an enchanting place, gorgeous with Nature at its finest.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful place to spend time with family! The colour of the water is fantastic! Your doughnuts
ReplyDeleteLooks very good I wish I could have one 😆
This sounds like such a wonderful trip! What a beautiful place :)
ReplyDeleteSuch special times with the family, it looks a beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteYour donuts look delicious :)
All the best Jan
I'd love to have one of the maple donuts. I am also admiring the purple flowers.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning place to visit with family. That water is soooo inviting. Oh! Donuts! I haven't made donuts in years. They look delicious! Sweet swallowtail.
ReplyDeleteTruly magical, with magic doughnuts too! That photo of the two men at the pool is so evocative, I feel like wading in...
ReplyDeleteWOW! Looks like you found Narnia!
ReplyDeleteSpellbinding and the doughnuts looks delish.
Hugs and blessings, Lorrie
How nice to spend family time in such a beautiful spot. Your doughnut making tradition is extra special. They are almost too pretty to eat.
ReplyDelete❤️ this! And now I also want one of those donuts.
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