I see kids running around our neighborhood today, which must mean school is out. If you have kids, and are making summer plans - consider one of my favorite quotes.
"So get out there and mess around with your friends, ramble out yonder and explore the forests, encounter the grizz, climb the mountains. Run the rivers, breathe deep of that yet sweet and lucid air, sit quietly for a while and contemplate the precious stillness, that lovely, mysterious and awesome space." - Edward Abbey
We live in one of the most beautiful places around and with a little bit of work, there's all kinds of payoff. Show those kids what's out there and get them started early on exploring that great outdoors
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Broken Top, Oregon