Adrianne and I love to backpack. But going with little kids is a different adventure altogether. Jake and Tanner are at a good age to enjoy the backpacking - but we decided to see if McKinley and Anders would enjoy it. We outfitted them with their own packs and headed up to Dog Lake up Millcreek Canyon. It was a Friday (odd day) and mtn. bikes are allowed on the trail. Most were very courteous but one group of hot doggers almost took us out. We love this area. I tried my hand at building a raft with Jake and Tanner. After our last episode of raft building, Tanner wanted me to try it out first. It was successful for all of 5 minutes, then slowly came apart because we didn't have enough rope. We hiked around, played disc golf, geocached and really enjoyed the way down as we passed some 50 dogs and their owners going up to the lake, big ones, small ones, lost ones and some wondering how to get wet in the lake. I actually prefer to watch the funny owners - they watch their dogs like hovering parents watch over a one year old just learning to walk. Mac and Anders did enjoy the trip but we will have to wait and see if we do another one this year with them. Plus, our aching backs may not let us.
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