Cumberland Falls & Fires

Cold & clear sure do go together. The blue sky was wonderful, but the clear sky at night made for some LONG almost sleepless nites for some of us, and others found it hard to stay asleep through the 29 degree temperatures both nights. We were wishing for mummy bags like the girls had! Next time. . .

Nevertheless, it was a nice getaway and chance to relax in the great outdoors with Ryan, Carrie, Jaclyn and "her Ryan" Knight.

We were spoiled on this trip - thanks to Jaclyn taking our tent to set up before we got there after dark. How nice driving up and finding we had the best site in the campground according to the park office who told Carrie and Ryan people fight over the site we got (even though it was the longest walk to the bathroom. . .).

The fire sure felt good - and we weren't even willing to go as far away as the picnic table for some meals or for games Sat. night. (See Carrie cooking!)

We took a rigorous hike Sabbath to Eagle Falls which also gave us nice views of Cumberland Falls.

The steps got old - there were too many to count! But the view up high was nice of the falls.

Sunday after our pancake breakfast, we took down camp. We took time for another walk along the river, this time the opposite direction and flatter terrain. It was fun being back where we spent part of our honeymoon 31 years ago. The cabin we stayed in was gone or in hiding. It appeared they bulldozed and rebuilt plusher cabins.

The DuPont Lodge (behind us in this picture) was still the same - with a lovely lobby and deck out behind with the great view of the Cumberland River below.

And the pool was the same - even though it looks crusty since it's closed for the winter. It brought back great memories of our family vacation here - this one's for you, Ruthie!