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Hiking, Parks

Robbers Cave State Park ~Wilburton, OK

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We first went to Robbers Cave State Park in 2008.

The cave area is a lot of fun, with lots of rocks to climb, and trails to explore.

We went back in 2009 and had my oldest little man walk for a lot of it.

We took the trail that goes up past Lake Carlton also that time.

The climb was a little intense but we made it to the top!

I wanted to give up several times though…

My husband and I went in 2011 by ourselves for our Anniversary.

More about that, here.

I think I look really sporty in the above picture but in truth I was getting down.

Nick was backing up to take a picture and I thought he was leaving me…

Then I felt silly.

My husband and I recently visited again all by ourselves.

It always feels odd coming to this park without the kids because they love to climb so much.

We checked out the cave area again then took one of the trails leading off around the cave.

It was pretty short, I think around a mile.

If you do the whole loop it is closer to three.

Then we went over to the area around the Nature center. If you drive North of the center you will see a bridge with a Gazebo and some board walk. It has a great little nature trail that would be really fun for little kids.

It is only about 2.5hrs south of Tulsa, so take your kids, get out, and explore!

Animals, Hiking

Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, MN

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We visited the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge while up in Minnesota visiting family this Christmas.

On the friday before Christmas we went with my husbands parents, some of my nephew’s and my niece.

Be sure to visit the visitor center if you have kids.

They have a lot of stuff to touch and lot’s of buttons to push.

My husband and I decided to go back the next morning to hike the Old Indian Trail.

The brochure says that it is approximately 2 miles.

Our GPS said it was close to 3 miles.

It is a nice easy trail that goes through some beautiful woods.

Beaver Lodge.

We “had” to get out on the ice for a couple shots.

See, I needed this shot.

There are more trails to go on but some of them are only open Sept-Feb.

If you live in the area you really need to check this place out!

The animals are waiting for you to come see them!

Hiking

Lost Valley Trail, Arkansas

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Located near Ponca, Arkansas the Lost Valley Trail was one of my favorite hikes that we did on a recent three day trip for my birthday.

It is part of the Buffalo National River Trail system.

It is perfect for children and a beautiful hike.

This was the second time we have hiked in lost valley.

Here is a picture from our first hike there in 2007.

That is my OLDEST in the pack!

It is about 2.1 miles total.

This is not the trail, they just have to take the hard way.

This one has hiking boots, they were supposed to be one his feet but somehow the ever present rain boots are what made the trip.

At the end of the trail is this cave and a waterfall.

This is a smaller waterfall and cave earlier on in the hike.

I did not go in on the way out but decided to on the way back.

Water reflections on the rock.

Fall is my favorite time to hike!

Get out and enjoy it!