Yesterday evening, our family left home at 5:30 pm headed for Spruce Knob for an overnight camping trip. One of our summer traditions at the Knight house is escaping on Friday/Saturday overnight camping trips whenever the opportunity arises. This trip marked only the second time we had been camping together this summer, so we had some catching up to do. Our trips to our West Virginia sanctuaries are extremely therapeutic for us.
We had planned to leave our house around 3:45 pm to backcountry camp on the summit of Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia. However, due to some unavoidable circumstances, we didn't leave until the before mentioned time of 5:30 pm and had to settle for car camping at Spruce Knob Lake, a National Forest campground. To get to Spruce Knob, you have to travel approximately 30 miles of gravel forest roads. Pack in what you need, because there's no going to the corner store once you get there. As soon as we arrived, set up camp, and enjoyed a cup of coffee, the thunder rolled in and the rains came. And it rained all night. And into the morning. When the rains slowed down to a drizzle, we hastily broke camp and packed wet gear into the Jeep. Now wanting to give up on the trip, we proceeded to travel the 9 miles from the campground to the summit of Spruce Knob. The weather broke long enough for us to explore the Huckleberry Trail, which runs along the ridge of Spruce Knob for several miles. We enjoyed the exploration and eating the wild blueberries which are prominent on the mountain. On the way home, we enjoyed a big midday breakfast at Bob Evans in Elkins.
My kids are true mountaineers. They love being outdoors, and I'm glad that wilderness activities is a part of their DNA. Belinda loves the mountains also, and these getaways give her a chance to breathe deep and detox from the busyness of her work and the rigors of life Monday thru Friday. Thank you Lord for allowing us this time together.
May the glory of the LORD last forever! The LORD rejoices in all he has made! The earth trembles at his glance; the mountains burst into flame at his touch. I will sing to the LORD as long as I live. I will praise my God to my last breath! May he be pleased by all these thoughts about him, for I rejoice in the LORD. Let all sinners vanish from the face of the earth; let the wicked disappear forever. As for me--I will praise the LORD! Praise the LORD! - Psalm 104:31-35
2 comments:
Russ,
The last time we went camping for a week - it rained all week.
That was the last we did a week long camping trip. Our trips now are scheduled for two nights min/max.
It's great that you had time with the family, rain or no rain!
Dave
Dave,
So far I have been rained on (downpours) 3 times this year. It makes for good storytelling after the fact. Have a great Lord's day tomorrow.
Russ
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