I love to go camping! The very first camping trip Jim and I took together was over Mother's Day weekend three years ago. Since then, we've kind of made it a tradition to go camping over Mother's Day weekend - because it's what I love to do. When we camp over Mother's day weekend, it's usually just Jim and I. But because it was our usual weekend to have all the girls, we decided to include them on our camping trip this year. However, we had to have Jim's girls back to Port Angeles by 9:00 am Sunday Morning (they have to be with their mom every mother's day - regardless of whose weekend it is). So - we found this AMAZING camping spot just outside of Port Angeles. It's Salt Creek Recreational Park and it is officially my favoritest (I know it's not a word - but it's how I feel) place to camp. The camp sites sit on a bluff overlooking the water, so you have an amazing view and get to fall asleep to the natural sounds of the waves crashing against the rocks below. Throughout the campground, you will find designated staircases that take you to the rocks below and when the tide is out, you would be amazed at the ocean critters left behind in the tide pools. The girls had a great time climbing the rocks - it was a great adventure for them.
We left Friday night and hit traffic in Tacoma which set us back a lot. We had to be to the park by 10:00 pm before they closed the gates, so the ride over was a little stressful. I kept telling Jim to pick up the pace - I know it annoyed him, but he remained patient with me. We picked up the girls at 9:43 pm and made it to the park at 9:58 pm. The park ranger was nice enough to follow us to our site and take our registration so we didn't have to wander around in the dark. However - we did have to set up camp in the dark - that was a chore in itself. I think we got to bed the first night (or morning I guess you should say) around 12:30 am.
Setting Up The Tent (In The Dark)
Venturing Out To Explore The Park (Saturday Morning)
One Of The Stairways Leading To The Rocks & Tide Pools
The View From The Bottom Of The Stairs
Walking The Rocks (The Rocks Were Covered With Mussel Beds)
Checking Out The Water
The girls LOVED being able to examine the sea life so close up and actually be able to touch what they saw. Kayla and Kelsey spent most of their time finding cool looking sea snails (they occasionally needed the long arms of Katlynne to pick up their awesome finds). But they spent hours finding these things and comparing the shells, in a secret attempt to find the coolest one.
Examining The Sea Life
Kelsey Loved The Empty Mussel Shells
This Mussel Shell Was The Biggest One!
While examining the tide pools, the girls found a couple of starfish hiding under the grass. They were so excited - this was the first time Kayla was able to actually hold a starfish.
Kayla With A Starfish
Picking Out Their Snails (Even The Dog Was Curious)
More Snail Hunting
Katlynne Helping Out
Katlynne With The Starfish
Katlynne and Miley Enjoying The View
Katlynne and Kayla With Kayla's Snail
Jim and the Dog
Cool Looking Cove We Found
Reading About The Sea Life They Just Saw (Can You Tell Kayla Was TOTALLY Into It)?
Katlynne Waiting To Go Down The Stairs
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