Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Daily adventures
More things to snaggle and explore on our camping trip :)
An early eve walkie, and looking into Kings Canyon. It has been beautifully clear this week.
Crossing the trail behind Hume Lake Dam...."constructed in 1908 for the Hume-Bennett Lumber Company and was the world’s first reinforced concrete, multiple arch dam. The impounded water served as a log-holding pond and as the water supply for an extension of the flume..." 
Below is our view to Buck's Rock Lookout and our destination for the Wednesday.
Everyday is a full day with my hoomans! Back at camp...I am semi-sleepy eyes... So much to see, hear and do...and on occasion, I need to let out some barks... That's my job, right? Campsite safety.
Wednesday, on our drive towards Buck Rock Campground and dad's big ride drop site.
While mom got out to take some photos, she had this campsite watch dog run out to greet her...or let her know that she was in their campsite!
Well...a nice campsite indeed! If you can see on the right side is their house on wheels, and an amazing view looking East. 
At Buck's Rock Campground, we took a little walk. Lots of big granite boulders, stickies and good smells.
Dad headed off towards Buck's Rock Fire lookout and then a 2.5hour up/down ride on fireroads back to our campsite at Hume Lake.
Mom and I followed a bit on foot, but the road soon turned a big uphill, and we decided we were up for heading back to camp and taking another swim :) 
On the drive back we pass Big Meadow.
Looking again into Kings Canyon. 
And, will leave you with a few friendly new pal pix :) 
Well...just kidding about the new pal part, I didn't get close. This is a tagged bear that lumbered through Dorst Campground while we were doing some chores there. All the local bears are tagged and kept tabs on, as there are so many visitors to these parks.
An early eve walkie, and looking into Kings Canyon. It has been beautifully clear this week.
Crossing the trail behind Hume Lake Dam...."constructed in 1908 for the Hume-Bennett Lumber Company and was the world’s first reinforced concrete, multiple arch dam. The impounded water served as a log-holding pond and as the water supply for an extension of the flume..." 
Below is our view to Buck's Rock Lookout and our destination for the Wednesday.
Everyday is a full day with my hoomans! Back at camp...I am semi-sleepy eyes... So much to see, hear and do...and on occasion, I need to let out some barks... That's my job, right? Campsite safety.
Wednesday, on our drive towards Buck Rock Campground and dad's big ride drop site.
While mom got out to take some photos, she had this campsite watch dog run out to greet her...or let her know that she was in their campsite!
Well...a nice campsite indeed! If you can see on the right side is their house on wheels, and an amazing view looking East. 
At Buck's Rock Campground, we took a little walk. Lots of big granite boulders, stickies and good smells.
Dad headed off towards Buck's Rock Fire lookout and then a 2.5hour up/down ride on fireroads back to our campsite at Hume Lake.
Mom and I followed a bit on foot, but the road soon turned a big uphill, and we decided we were up for heading back to camp and taking another swim :) 
On the drive back we pass Big Meadow.
Looking again into Kings Canyon. 
And, will leave you with a few friendly new pal pix :) 
Well...just kidding about the new pal part, I didn't get close. This is a tagged bear that lumbered through Dorst Campground while we were doing some chores there. All the local bears are tagged and kept tabs on, as there are so many visitors to these parks. Pretty cute little furrie!
Happy almost Friday :)
Happy almost Friday :)Sunday, August 1, 2010
Fun at Hume Lake
Goin' for the far out ball toss :) Hume Lake (@ 5,300ft) is a wonderful temperature! I am always ready for another ball swim session.
The wind has been mild. The lake is a minute from our campsite.
Looking up towards Buck Rock. There is a fire lookout there, and a favorite starting point for one of dad's mountain bike adventures. 
Tradition now, for our friend Sparky to camp with us a few days. Always up for a big ride with dad. Saturday, they rode into Kings Canyon. About 4 hours of either steep downhill, or major grade uphill riding. 
Looking into Kings Canyon
Mom and friend, Kat and I sagged the fellas making some fun stops along the Kings Canyon highway. A stop at Grizzly Falls.
Grizzly Falls.
Fast flowing Kings River.
A sunset we caught one evening.
Evening falls at Hume Lake. Looking out towards Kings Canyon from the huge Christian Camp that takes up much of one end of the lake. Lots of activity!
Youth and adult camps all throughout the year.
Evening back at camp. Sparky working the fire for dinner cookin's.
Me! 
Hope you are having a nice week pals!! We are sure having a good time out here :)
The wind has been mild. The lake is a minute from our campsite.
Looking up towards Buck Rock. There is a fire lookout there, and a favorite starting point for one of dad's mountain bike adventures. 
Tradition now, for our friend Sparky to camp with us a few days. Always up for a big ride with dad. Saturday, they rode into Kings Canyon. About 4 hours of either steep downhill, or major grade uphill riding. 
Looking into Kings Canyon
Mom and friend, Kat and I sagged the fellas making some fun stops along the Kings Canyon highway. A stop at Grizzly Falls.
Grizzly Falls.
Fast flowing Kings River.
A sunset we caught one evening.
Evening falls at Hume Lake. Looking out towards Kings Canyon from the huge Christian Camp that takes up much of one end of the lake. Lots of activity!
Youth and adult camps all throughout the year.
Evening back at camp. Sparky working the fire for dinner cookin's.
Me! 
Hope you are having a nice week pals!! We are sure having a good time out here :)
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