Memorial Day Weekend at Lava Hot Springs

Marilyn and I decided to spend the long Memorial Day weekend in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho (a two hour drive north from where I live) at a KOA campground.  We stayed in a cabin located near the bank of the Portneuf River (a tributary of the Snake River) with trees and mountains all around us and it was beautiful.  The cabin was very comfortable with two beds, a table and chairs, a kitchen (with a mini fridge, microwave, and a sink with running water) and a full bathroom.  We spent the majority of our time outside on our patio which had a fire pit, two Adirondack chairs, a metal table and chairs, and a barbecue.  The weather was absolutely perfect so I really enjoyed reading outside during the day and sitting by the fire in the evening (my favorite part of camping).  We made tin foil dinners in the fire on Saturday night and burgers on the barbecue on Sunday night and we ate outside (everything tastes so much better outside).  Marilyn's dog Reese loved it because everyone (in the other cabins next to us and the RVs across from us) was so friendly and would talk to us and pet her.

This quick trip was so relaxing and we had a great time!  We were sad to leave yesterday but we have decided that we want to come back (we have even scoped out a cabin in another area of the campground that we want to reserve next time).  I highly recommend this KOA (go here to reserve RV hookups, cabins, and tent sites) because there are a lot of different activities available and the staff is extremely helpful and friendly.

Memorial Day Weekend 2022

My whole family (Marilyn, Kristine, Trent, Tashena, Sean, and I) went up to the property over the long Memorial Day weekend and we had so much fun together.  Friday was Marilyn's birthday so we celebrated with cake and yesterday Sean convinced me to go with him into town to get ice cream and then we went off-roading a little bit but the temperatures were a lot cooler than expected (we even had hail at one point) so we spent a lot of time around the fire pit making s'mores and in the trailer playing games and watching movies.  It was so nice to be able to relax!  The dogs were in heaven!

I hope to spend a lot more time at the property this summer!

Memorial Day Weekend 2021

I have had the most wonderful holiday weekend!  Kristine and Trent purchased some property in Tabiona (near Hanna which is our very favorite camping spot) a few years ago and are in the process of building a cabin.  They have also parked their trailer there for the summer.  I was invited to spend the weekend with them and Sean and I absolutely loved it there!

The area is incredibly beautiful and there are many places to visit in the nearby Uinta Mountains.  I drove up to the property early Sunday morning (they had been there since Friday) and when I got there we all decided to go for a drive.  The first place we visited was Moon Lake which was gorgeous, but cold.

We all enjoyed spending time on the beach but I think Ebony had the best time running around and jumping in the waves!

Next we went to the Yellowstone River which is another really beautiful area, one where Kristine and Trent would like to bring the trailer because the campsites are right along the river.

We also visited the reservoir near the river, another breathtaking area!

We saw this random brick chimney while we were driving around the area and I thought it was cool.

Sitting around the campfire late into the evening is one of my favorite parts of camping!

Monday morning, Memorial Day, we had a breakfast of bacon, scrambled eggs, and pancakes outside and I don't think anything has ever tasted so good.  I think everything tastes so much better outside and, since I usually don't eat breakfast, I always love it when I wake up to the smell of bacon on the grill!

Sean and I took the side by side (he drove) up the trail to the top of Mt. Tabby.  It was a really bumpy and dusty ride but the views all the way up were spectacular!

On the other side of the mountain we stopped at Red Creek Reservoir where Ebony, once again, had fun playing in the water.  We got back to the property in the late afternoon and, sadly, had to pack everything up and come home.  I was tired, sunburned, and really dirty (from the dusty ride on the trail) when I got home so, in other words, it was a great weekend!