On top of the volcano!

We climbed to the top of Mt. Lassen! It's beautiful! And very tall. And, apparently considered active. Hopefully not while we are here!
Heading home tomorrow! Amazing trip, excited to have our own beds. :) And rooms. :)

Crater Lake

We made it to Crater Lake, but by the time this message posts we will be on our way to Lassen since there's no cell service in the park!

There was a definite change in energy when we got into Oregon on our way to Portland, and I've noticed another big shift since we started heading south. I think we are all feeling eager to be back in California, back home, and getting ready to head back to school and work. But before we do, we have one last park to see!

Airstream in the landscaping

We planted the airstream in uncle Wayne and aunt Susan's garden for the night, and now we are headed for a night with friends on the outskirts of town (where it's also a bit cooler!)

Gone Fishing

Learning to fish in Idaho, courtesy of Zach's aunt Jeanne and uncle Richard.

Happy Birthday to Me!

What an incredible way to turn 40! We are in lovely Yellowstone, Zach and Clara made pancakes for breakfast, then we headed out to scale Mt. Washburn, a big beautiful mountain with a view of the entire park. It wasn't easy, but we all did it, and we even found our 100th geocache up there! We rounded out the day with a lovely dinner at the Grant Village restaurant, overlooking Yellowstone Lake, showers for all of us, and a few rounds of the new camping-themed Spot It that they gave me for my birthday. So far, 40 is treating me well!

Wyoming Family

I managed to get a group shot of almost the entire clan out here! Dean and Sy had to leave this morning to go back on the mountain; Duane's with and eldest child are away at a wedding; and Katy's kids are at college and at home in Montana. But everyone else is there!
Left to right: Jake (Sara's son), Sofi, Zach, Molly, Clara, Uncle Darryl, Cousin Katy, Seth (Duane's son), Cousin Sara, & Cousin Duane. (And that's Three the dog in front).

Big Horn County Fair Rodeo

Last night was the rodeo night at the fair. Sy competed in mutton busting, and Jake competed in the steer riding (he won!). We also watched roping, bareback bronc riding, barrel racing, and bull riding.