Jamie took us to Battleground State Park yesterday, very quint little park with a lake, trails and a campground. Actually put our name in for what could be a nice gig as "Campground Host". Targeting next year at this time.

History lesson on the name "Battleground".........
The name is ironically for the absence of a battle. In 1855 many of the soldiers at nearby Fort Vancouver were away fighting an uprising by the Yakima Indian tribe. Settlers organized a company of volunteers to guard the undermanned fort. Fearing that the friendly Klickitat Tribe on the Lewis River would join the uprising, the volunteers ordered them into the Vancouver Barracks near the fort.The settlers had been expecting a battle, and when Strong returned empty-handed, they accused him of cowardice. The women of the fort awarded him a petticoat of many colors in mock celebration of his courage. And the area where the Klickitats were encountered became known as "Strong's Battle Ground", and later simply "Battle Ground."

High Life.......

Jamie, Sue and Grant at Battle Ground State Park

 

Wyatts Sand Angel

 

Road Rash........

Literally...Helmet Saved Wyatts Melon