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    3 days with Son

    My 6 year old son and I managed to get 2 nights to head out this last weekend. Had only done overnighters before. After breakfast out we drove about 2 hours to the Montana/Idaho boarder at about 6300 ft. He managed to carry about 10 lbs for the 2.5 mile hike to Bonanza Lakes. Our first view was this.

    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/a...1&d=1344049842


    We found a great place to hang the hammocks giving us a tremendous view of the lake. Only bad part is the mosquitos ate us alive. We forgot the repellent since we haven't seen any of the terrible creatures at home this year.

    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/a...1&d=1344049706

    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/a...1&d=1344049706


    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/a...1&d=1344051100

    My son enjoyed catching a couple of frogs

    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/a...1&d=1344050454

    and of course fishing. He caught so many brook trout I lost count. He actually learned to get them off the hook. At one point he let me have the pole. When he gave it to me he told me to change hooks and which one to use, then proceeded to show me where to cast. I immediately caught a fish, which he insisted he remove from the hook and release. After doing all this I asked him if I now had to pay him $250/day guide fee. He did not understand but said he would take the $250.


    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/a...1&d=1344050833

    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/a...1&d=1344050454

    We did see a moose but I could not get a great picture with the phone camera.After 2 wonderful nights and most of 3 days we hiked out. This was the view of the trail leaving. We saw 12 different wildflowers blooming.


    http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/a...1&d=1344050454

    All in all a great trip. We are both anxious to go again. Hope you enjoy the pictures.
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    It's amazing how the kids seem to catch all the fish. Looks like a great place to hang out for a couple of days.
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    Sounds like a great trip. Loved the pictures.

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    I did enjoy the pictures! Thanks for sharing. All I can say is "that's Awesome".
    So many trees, so little time!

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    Looks like you've just help create the next generation of fishermen, hikers, and hangers. I can tell you that memory will be with your Son for the rest of his life! Well done, indeed! I was drooling looking at the clarity of that lake water....

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    Beautiful site! Your son is fortunate having you creating memories (and skills) like these.
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    Great pics. Great trip. Always a good thing to get youngsters out there in the wilds, especially in such a lovely spot. Thanks for sharing these shots.

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    Wow, times like that are priceless!
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    "After doing all this I asked him if I now had to pay him $250/day guide fee. He did not understand but said he would take the $250."



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    Memories that will last a Lifetime of in your story/pictures, thanks for sharing your trip

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