Happy Campers Part 1.

Miles driven: 994

I had an amazing camping/road trip! It all started out with the Warrior Dash. I camped that night with my parents, then after a short stop to the North Bend Outlets I headed east to Yakima. My oldest brother Marcus lives there. I was excited for warm weather and quality brother/sister time! I really enjoy driving in Eastern Washington. I crank the music up and sing the entire way!

When I got into town we decided to jump back into the car and drive to the Tri Cities to watch the  Yakima Bears beat the Dust Devils. (And no, the Tri Cities aren't really that close to Yakima.)

The rest of the time in Yakima was spent making homemade pizza, playing rockband, reading, watching the Tour de France, relaxing, and exploring!

Then it was on the road singing again! I met my parent's who were camping with family friends in Couer  d'alene, Idaho. 

The drive was sunny and beautiful the entire way! As much as I love how green Western Washington is, I still appreciate all those wheat fields. They are beautiful in their own way.

After the Warrior Dash I convinced myself that there wasn't anything that I couldn't do.
Usually I'm the biggest wimp in the world when it comes to scary rides.
But I'm working on that fearless resolution!
I was also attempting to lose my voice!
I was screaming bloody murder for this entire ride!
At one point you are like 300 feet in the air with your legs loose looking straight down.  

Since I had already conquer that first scary ride, I thought the ride where they just bring you way up in the air and drop you would be a piece of cake!
I was wrong.
It was worse on so many level!
First of all I hate heights.
And they definitely build the anticipation with this one.
Slowly bringing you up.
About 3/4 of the way up I decided I really didn't want to do this anymore.
It was too late!
And guess what?! I lived.
Maybe bungee jumping or skydiving is in my future?!

We used to go on big camping trips with the Perigards when  I was little.
Just like old times... plus a few new family members and minus a few who couldn't get the time off work.

It wouldn't be camping if I didn't kick my Dad's butt at cribbage!
This campground was nice.... except it didn't have a fire pit!
What is camping without a fire pit?!
I still ate my weight in 'smores though...

Love them!

That is the sun rising in my rearview mirror.
I got the call.... My best friend Ashley just had her baby!
I woke up at 4:30 am and was on the road all by myself to see my newest nephew!