Crow Butte State Park

This trip was taken at the request of our son, Bryan, who was visiting from Alaska.  We had a great time and enjoyed the weekend! 

Campground Info:  Crow Butte State Park  Boardman, WA.  Site 22.  Weather was sunny, light winds, increased winds and rain.  Bathroom rating:  Excellent!

Campers:  Jim, Deb, Bryan, Carl, Geoff, Uncle Carl and Cyrus the boxer.

Riverside campsite at Crow Butte 

This trip was special in that it was the first time Bryan has gone camping with us since we got the G.R.U.B.  Bryan was visiting from Alaska for two weeks and took the opportunity to join us. 

This was a different spot for us - this time we were riverside.  Pretty spot, lots of grass and water views.  That first evening and next morning were perfect!  We had a campfire and made S'mores in the evening and camping donuts in the morning.  Sunshine, hikes and napping in the sun were the order of the day - at least until about 2:00 in the afternoon! 

After the rains came in. 

Our park host came by and warned us that there was a thunderstorm headed our way - of course!  If we're camping, it's raining!  Spent the first part of the storm huddled under the awning, watching the rain and visiting.  Our neighbor brought over "Cherry Bombs" maraschino cherries soaked in rum.  Then, the wind kicked up and the sky opened up! 

The awning had to come down.  The cooler went into Bryan's tent in order to keep it from blowing away.  We spent the rest of the evening inside, visiting, eating and enjoying each others company.  Next day the campsite was so flooded, we packed up early and left amid more rain!