Crater Lake

We drove up to Crater Lake for a picnic & a hike today. We were pretty limited on our hike choices as all but 3 trails were still closed--Note to self: wait until July to go to Crater Lake.

We checked out the lake

Had a nice picnic

And went for a walk in the woods

One way to cross a log

And right after this picture was taken my daughter taught everyone a valuable lesson

She and her brother went on ahead, out of sight of us & out of sight of each other & she slipped while crossing a log & fell into the ice cold water . We came upon her just as she was climbing out of the water. Her brother was way ahead & didn't see or hear her. Whoa.

We called everybody back together & had a "what is wrong with this picture" moment. We talked about the buddy system, never leaving your wingman, not getting out of sight of each other & making smart decisions. Then we fast walked back to the car where our freezing daughter stripped out of her soaked clothing & wrapped up in a nice warm blanket. We had a wonderful opportunity to discuss survival skills & what to do if you are lost & get wet. And why it is so important to get dry quickly. So, I thanked her for the learning opportunity but suggested next time she might try a less traumatic way.

Blessings.