First stop: Woodford State Park, VT

What a refreshing and invigorating view to wake up to! This is what we saw each morning at Woodford State Park in VT... just outside our pop us was a large reservoir surrounded by hemlock, beech and birch trees that reached for the sky. It was a very welcome view after we arrived in the pitch black dark of the night and pouring down rain to set up camp on the first night of our trip!

The kids had a blast exploring the surroundings. Maya caught a salamander for the first time and also completed the VT State Park Junior Ranger program, achieving the “Salamander” level. The boys found lots of bobbers and other fishing tackle in the reservoir to add to their collection.

We managed to get in a round of s’mores our last night and see stars beyond stars in the crystal clear sky.

We visited the Bennington Battle Monument, which is the tallest structure in VT and the 6th highest monument in the USA at just over 300 feet. The Washington monument has it beat by about 250 feet! The views from the lookout near the top allowed us to see for miles!

We are learning as we go... the parents keep looking for ways to improv our efficiencies as we set up and break down camp and finding ways to engage the kiddos - of all ages - in the process!

Off we go to our next locations!