That looks like a great camping site J/H. It doesn't look as if to many people are camping next to you. In St. Louis do they have camping grounds with fairly large camper sites or are they little sites condensed, which are placed really close together? I know you have both opportunities in California. However, a lot of the over populated tourist areas have sites available but they are located really close to the other sites. I had camped at a number of these type places and enjoyed the experience. However, once I camped in Oregon I found that being secluded even if was just a bite further from each other site was much more enjoying and relaxing. It looks like a fun family activity. Your tent looks like a perfect size for the family. Hopefully sometime I’ll be able to visit and maybe camp with you guys.

looks like a lot of fun! that's definitely something i miss moving out east (being car-less).. plus grace has never actually been camping, so she's weary.

nice panoramic too. i've always liked that size of pic, even though it seems hard to actually do something with them.

What a great spot, looks like you guys have the whole world to yourselves. Love the tent 'window' - keeping the bugs out while allowing you to enjoy an awesome view of the woods.

btw - quick tip on getting a merit badge. just invite mom over and tell her you'd rather poke out your eyes with a fork than be a scout - she'll respond to such blasphemy by shutting you in your room until you've knocked out all possible merit badges.

true story - and, one told with admiration for the way mom 'guided' us to excel (hi mom)

That picture of you guys around the fire could be sold for millions. It looks so cozy and relaxing.