Every three years Mom and Dad find a prime location for us all and treat us to a fabulous family reunion. This year it was Chadron State Park. About 40+ years ago this was the spot Dad and his siblings chose to celebrate my grandparents anniversary...so, it was a step back into time.
My nephew Gabe is a photographer extraordinaire, arranging all the family in a look-a-like photo from the original. It was quick and painless and everyone cooperated.
We were together for a week of fun. We all took turns creating meals for one another and engaging in many exciting games. Pete was the game point man and came up with some creative family challenge competitions. We were in the clubhouse for three nights and utilized it to the fullest, the kitchen, the barbecue, shuffleboard and late night activities.
In all, we were Mom and Dad, five children(me included), spouses, seventeen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. We were a rousing bunch.
Our first visit we had a cabin per family, but this decade we had to accomodate more people and so had eight cabins. The cabins were vaguely familiar but other areas of the park seemed new territory. There was a Trading Post where the kids and some adults crafted and did archery, a swimming pool, tennis courts, horses, a volleyball court and, my favorite, hiking trails. I recall the horse ride from years ago but the place was different. I am remembering steep cliffs and treacherous trails. Not our reality of today. Lots of fun, though, for everyone.
The Trading Post where quality crafts were created.
More games and a trail ride....
We planned some trips throughout our week together including Ft. Robinson, Mt. Rushmore, some caving, old settlement visits and Walmart, the hopping spot in Chadron, Nebraska.
And a last stop visit to the famous Carhenge, which, is up for sale for anyone wanting a wheel of a deal!
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