181:366 - Backpack, Backpack

I always get the Dora the Explorer "backpack, backpack" stuck in my head when I see the kids take off with packs loaded! This weekend, we headed north, despite the insane 95+ degree days, and went on our annual packpacking trip to Ludington State Park. The kids love it! It's getting easier to do and is 100% worth it but the lack of sleep and overabundance of craziness from overtired kids can made a 2-nighter a challenge. There is a short hike in to the walk-in tent sites. Lake Michigan is just over the dune to the left. Beckett loves his new backpack and the Camelbak for it.  Zoe is out water bearer for the trip and knows where the pump is to refill our bottles. She also got her first lesson in how to swing a hatchet (which made me a wreck). After dinner, it was time for a trip over the dune to swim and then, finally, marshmallow time!