first camping trip of the season

despite the fact that fickle spring is rubbing off on summer, we got out to Great Basin National Park this week. it was part one of our drive home on highway 50 (a.k.a. The Loneliest Road in America). the problem with driving four hours to a camping spot means it takes four hours for the kids to get their land legs back. but after a few spills and cries, we all rediscovered the joys of camping for another year.




Lehman Cave, one of several in Great Basin, was awesome. it was the first time for Ash, Tom and me in a cave like this. Ash and Tom got a special "Cave Cadet" button afterwards to pin on their jackets. i was only jealous for a couple hours.





our rest-stops on the road home were cool too; desert wild flowers, petroglyphs, and stunning views. i would highly recommend driving highway 50 through central Nevada if you've got a little extra time... "basin, range; basin, range; one mile of height between basin and range."