The kids have been wanting to go camping, since it has been months. At the same time, we are planning a paddling trip to the Black Canyon below Hoover Dam later this year. Some of us need practice.
Our three families have sites that are close to each other. We arrive, set up camp, and go out for a quick afternoon paddle in my skin-on-frame kayak with Greenland-style paddles. Afterwards, we enjoy a hot dinner and a warm fire.
In the morning, we go out again. Everyone takes turns in the kayak. Myles loves being in the front cockpit. The water is calm, and I take him across to the mid-lake island. He enjoys seeing the waterfowl among the reeds. Aside from paddling, the kids have fun making little structures in the muddy sand.
Setting up campMyles looking out from the tentPaddling the skin-on-frame kayak in Lake PerrisPaddling the skin-on-frame kayak in Lake PerrisMyles looking at the ducksPlaying with Myles inside the tentRice and curry and hard-boiled eggRoasting s’moresMyles ready for breakfastMyles walking in campTending to the campfireReady to launch the skin-on-frame kayakMyles in the kayak with the paddlePaddling the skin-on-frame kayak in Lake Perris, Myles waving to everyonePaddling the skin-on-frame kayak in Lake PerrisWaving to parents David and BevGroup picture on the beach, north shore of Lake PerrisPaddling the skin-on-frame kayak in Lake PerrisPaddling the skin-on-frame kayak in Lake PerrisPaddling the skin-on-frame kayak in Lake PerrisGroup picture on the beach, north shore of Lake Perris
