Hiking at High Cliff

I've written about High Cliff State Park in the past.  Usually due to the annual Half Ironman Triathlon held there every June.  This time I would be there in a different capacity.  I brought my daughters there to go hiking.  It's something I have always wanted to do, but just never done.  The past couple days have also been something different for me.  It's the first time I have had a weekend off from work, with no large training plans.  I got to make plans around my daughters instead of my training.

First, Maya had her first dentist appointment, after which we had to run a couple of errands and then it was off to High Cliff State Park.  While at Hobby Lobby I found a bracelet kit and we decided that would be a great afternoon project for the girls and I.  

While at High Cliff, we went on a nature hike, taught Maya about Indian Burial Mounds, went rock climbing, had a picnic, and climbed to the top of the observation tower.  It was an absolute blast!  The girls had so much fun.  

After we High Cliff, we headed home and Delaney took a nap and Maya and I made some bracelets and necklaces.  It was a perfect end to a perfect day with just Dad and his daughters!

Also, on Sunday we spent the day picking apples at Spranger's Orchard and picked a whopping 30+ pounds of apples!  Now, I get to make some applesauce.