In 1991, we went on a family campout to Black Canyon Lake.
Believe it or not, this was one of only three actual family campouts we ever made happen.
Please note that over the years we all camped separately with other groups-- scouts, girl's camp, hunting--but rarely with just our own family.
Please note that over the years we all camped separately with other groups-- scouts, girl's camp, hunting--but rarely with just our own family.
This camping spot was once a beautiful, hidden paradise filled with ferns and other lush foliage--a far cry from the dirt camping typically found in Arizona.
Many a scout camp has taken place in our favorite spot. It is now fenced off to protect it from man and beast. Sadly, the Rodeo fire burned much of the area in 2002.
Below is a picture of 53rd Ward Scout Camp in 1983.
A short hike--a mile or two--away is a small gravesite of 19th century supposed cattle rustlers who were hanged by other supposed cattle rustlers. Historians say the events were part of the renown Pleasant Valley War.
Some of our family visited this spot again while camping last July.
The fire destruction is evident.
We were a rag, tag bunch of campers doing the best we could during tough economic times back in 1991.
Read the blog entry following this one for more camping pictures 18 years later. Somehow we are still a rag, tag bunch of campers--just more of us!!
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Please note in the first picture the 2 coolers that are still used and the fact that Lanny and I are the same size! HAHA
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