Roaring River 2021: Lessons Learned, Megan turns 16

 Last year we learned a few things about camping at Roaring River. 

1. Not all of the campgrounds are created equal. Campground One is where its at. We reserved a space a year ago!

How cool is this spot right by the river? You can pop your tube right in and ride the current down to the swimming hole. 

2. Renting a U-haul is just a good idea. The Flynns and Huffords are practically living life in tandem, so we went in on it together! No more minivan tetris with camping stoves, pets and offspring.

3. Catching my children playing with sticks will aways be my best reason for going camping. Its just important. 

4. Making epic fires is the second-best reason.

5. I love these humans more and more every day. And I miss my other 2 humans. 

6. "Going to see the hatchery" can and will turn into a 1.5 mile hike that maybe turns into a 3.5 mile hike when you get lost. Always wear good shoes. 

 7. If you pay attention, there are beautiful things everywhere.

Missouri has snake grass! 

8. Never pass up the opportunity to have a giant ice cream cone with your framily. 

9. If you are looking for a teenager, try the power source. 

10. Alexa...add BB guns to my shopping list.

11. Stop celebrating Megan's birthday in the woods. She's a good sport about it, but I can tell she isn't livin the dream. 

12. When tv and video games aren't an option, hat's will be made!

Hat's will be worn!

Pups will bask in the sun

And chords will be learned. 

13. Camping is good for the soul.