The California Adventure July 1st to July 14th

Day 13: Crystal Caves, Tunnel Log and The Sherman Tree

2007-07-13T15:05:00.001-07:00

Day 13: We woke very dirty but ready for our last day. A early start to get to our 10:30 Crystal Cave tour with 1/2 mile down hill hike (it was harder coming up). Then we drove to the Giant Forest vistor center to see the exhibits and haver lunch under the sententienal sequoia tree. Then we droev through the tunnel log and to the General Sherman (the world's largest living thing). Then half the group went on the John Muir hike while others enjoyed the visitor's center at Lodgepole

Day 12: Sequoia Hike, Volleyball and S'mores

2007-07-13T14:46:00.000-07:00

Day 12: Yes we survived our encounter with a 300lb black bear (he just wanted our food). We are beinga lot more careful about havinga clean camp. Today we hiked all the way to little baldy (6.5 miles). After we played a little volleyball and made s'mores into the night.

Day 11 - Harry Potter and Sequoia Nat'l Park

2007-07-12T11:52:00.000-07:00

Day 11: (pictures to follow) After we packed up we drove a short way to Fresno and stopped at a Wendy's for lunch. The campers where very excited because we had talked about a special surprise throughout the tripand it was now time for the reveal. We had tickets to a early preview of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! We watched the movie (It was great!). Then we drove up to Dorst Creek in Sequoia National park. At about 11pm we had an uninvited guest: a large black bear!

Day 10: Glacier Point and Sententinal Dome walk

2007-07-10T20:05:00.000-07:00

Day 10: After we packed up we drove to Glacier Point to see some of the most incredible views of the Yosemite Valley. After a brief visit we walked to the top of the Sententinal Dome where you can see a 360 degree view of Yosemite. After we stoped for a picnic and a splash in the river we said goodbye to Yosemite to drive to our Hauted Ranch - The Sky Ranch Inn.

Day 9: All Day Yosemite

2007-07-10T19:52:00.001-07:00

Day 9: We woke to a breakfast of pancakes and bacon and headed in to Yosemite. We spent the morning biking through the valley and teh afternoon spalshing in the river (Sorry no pics of river the camera broke). Before we left the valley we went to check out Yosemite's premier 1st class hotel The Awananee ($400 a night).

Day 8: House Boat and Yosemite

2007-07-10T19:33:00.000-07:00

Day 8: We woke on the houseboat and met Incredible Adventures at the laundry and drove into Yosemite. In the evening we went gold panning in the Merced river.

Day 7: Lake Melones House Boat

2007-07-08T11:38:00.000-07:00

Day 7: We had a very quiet day on the House Boat just playing and relaxing. We've had a busy week so we need the rest. It is however Joes 16th birthday blast! There was alot of lying in teh sun, walking on the ridges, sneak water gun attackes, pushing in the lake and of course a HUGH chocolate cake for Joe!

Day 6: Gold Mine, and House Boat

2007-07-08T11:29:00.001-07:00

Day 6: We woke up to a prepared breakfast of sasauge, omlettes and cereal. After we headed south of Highway 49 to Sutter Gold Mine. There we had an underground tour of a real gold mine. Then we drove further south to Lake Melones to pick our House Boat (with a hot tub). The electricity was out at the marina so it took a little longer to get the boat so when we did everyone justed wanted to use teh water slide and swim in the lake!

Day 5 - America River S'Mores Night

2007-07-08T11:20:00.000-07:00

Day 5: After a night on the river we had a relaxing night taht started with the Amazing Candy Taste Challenge and ended with S'mores (Roasted Marshmallow+Graham cracker+Chocolate).

Day 5 - America River White Water Adventure

2007-07-05T14:39:00.001-07:00

Day 5: We had a good sleep in to wake to a prepared breakfast of bacon, pancakes, fruit and cereal (and we didn't even have to do dishes!). After breakfast we listened to a short orientation and where on the river for our adventure. We are rafting on the south fork America River (perfect for the day after July 4th) with 3+ rapids. We are making S'mores tonight and our Spainish campers are very excited because they have only see marsh mallow roasting in the movies!

Day 4 - State Capital, Old Spaghetti Factory and Coloma

2007-07-05T14:07:00.001-07:00

Day 4: An early wake up for our first "move" day. We had a light breakfast of cereal and packed up all of the cars (they are pro's because they packed easily). After we where all packed we said goodbye to our tremedous lighthouse and the California coast and headed in to San Francisco, over the Bay Bridge, through Berkley and to California's state capital, Sacramento (on the 4th of July). We arrived early so we stopped by the California State Capital Buildinh and knocked on Arnold Swhartzanegger's office (he wasn't there) and saw the building and grounds. Lunch was at the Old Spaghetti Factory. After lunch we saw the old downtown part od Sacramento and enjoyed a little shopping. However it was a little hot so we all elected to go up our camp Sight in Coloma, California (The sight where James Marshal discovered the gold that sparked the gold rush in 1849) and jumped in teh pool to escape teh 100 degree weather (40 celisus). Afterw e cooled off he went to see an authentic small town country fair and fireworks display for the 4th of july. Yes, a very full day, we all slept well until 8:45am!

Day 3 - The all day San Francisco adventure!

2007-07-04T00:02:00.000-07:00

Day 3: We woke early to a light breakfast of bagels for an early start to San Francisco. We started at Pier 39 and fisherman's wharf to see the seal lions, shop and just experience the atmosphere. Then we all met at Giradhelli's square for ice-cream sudaes. At 1:30pm we met our private cable car and took off on a FULL San Francisco tour that included: The presidio, under the Golden Gate, over the Golden Gate, Golden gate state park and so much more than I can describe here. After our 3 hours tour (That was a blast with everyone) some went back to our Hostel and others walked through Little Italy, China Town and back to Fisherman's wharf. We had a great day. (Oh yeah, teh boys also enjoyed three rides on a virtal 4D roller coaster ride!)

Day 2 - Lighthouse and Surfing

2007-07-02T18:10:00.000-07:00

Day 2: We all woke up to a freshly prepared breakfast of sasauges and eggs. After breakfast we got a mini tour of the Montara lighthouse with the coast guard. Then we packed up to play some games and catch some rays on the beach. After a picnic lunch we all had a 3 hours surfing lesson. Dinner was Baked potatoes (all the fixin's) and pesto chicken.

Day 1 - Montara Light House and Beach

2007-07-01T21:58:00.000-07:00

Day 1: Everyone arrived okay and we where off. We took the scenic route through San Francisco (thats code for "We got a little lost") and made it to oue beatiful picture perfect lighthouse on the coast 20 miles south of San Francisco. We settle in and walked down to the tide pools and played on the beach. The boys palyeda little ball while we made dinner. Everyone got to bed before 10pm exhausted. We are excited to surf tomorrow.

Our Staff this year

2007-06-27T16:43:00.000-07:00

Meet our 2007 Staff:

Amy (With Trevor and her son Aidan)

Kai

Hilary

Taylor

Trevor (With Amy and his son Aidan)

Would you like to see our trip route?

2007-06-27T16:40:00.000-07:00

This link will take you to a google map of our complete trip!
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The Adventures Begins in 5 days

2007-06-26T22:24:00.000-07:00

We are getting all geared up for our California Adventure in 5 days!