Didn't think we'd make it but they crushed it. Stopped at the waterfall halfway up and let them swim in the creek for like an hour. They were so tired on the drive home they passed out before we even hit the highway. Planning to go back next month and try the trail that goes to the overlook. This might be becoming our thing and I'm really into it.
Five miles with kids is legit impressive. Mine would've complained after 1.5 but stopping at the waterfall to swim is genius - that's the move that makes them forget they're tired.
This is what it's all about right here. When you find that sweet spot where they push themselves but still have fun. Crushing it dad.
This is the stuff right here. My kids talk about our hikes more than anything else we do. You crushed it taking them that far and making it fun with the water stop.
That's the kind of day they'll remember forever. The swimming break is key - keeps their energy up and they feel like they earned something cool.
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That's awesome dude. Five miles with kids is no joke, especially if they were young. The waterfall swim break was the perfect move - kids will remember that forever.
How old are your boys? We've been trying to figure out the right distance for our kids and five miles sounds like a win. Did they complain about the hike back or were they too pumped from swimming?