Out with the family.

**Whidbey78** · 6th June 11, 03:06 AM

It was a fairly hot day in town yeaterday, but Chadron State Park and the adjoining National Forest are always a bit cooler so we headed out after supper for a little hike and some geocaching. Thanks to modern "band-aid" joint surgeries I'm finally getting back to being able to do this with a bearable amount of pain. I still eat Advil for breakfast, but I'm no longer limping around like a peg-legged pirate! I can finally burn off the 20 pounds I've put on since last August when I got hurt. I'll feel a lot better when I get back to 210 pounds!

Contrary to popular belief, Nebraska isn't flat and covered in corn. Well, part of it is, but that's what we call the "Other Nebraska"...the boring part along I-80.

My wife was there, but she was the one who took all the pictures. Unfortunately, we both forgot our cameras so cell phone pics will have to do.

Miles, the valiant and fearless explorer, leading us to the trailhead. (We kept him in jeans for added protection when he takes a spill. He'll be ready for kilted hiking really soon though!)

We stopped here and enjoyed the view. My old Navy issue boonie is getting really faded...I might have to retire it in another ten years.

The light started fading, but we pressed on!

I found this last cache of the day, on the side of the ridge behind me, but had to come back--I forgot my pen! Fortunately, Leah had one. I hated making that climb twice! It will be easier in a few weeks though!
On a clear day(kinda muggy and hazy yesterday) you can see the Black Hills of South Dakota and the bluffs in Wyoming from this spot.

Not one of our spectacular sunsets, but still pretty decent. Good end to a great day.

**Chirs** · 6th June 11, 03:55 AM

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

**Oddern** · 6th June 11, 04:16 AM

Nice pics. You must have a good cell phone to take such good pics.
Skål!

**Galician** · 6th June 11, 05:48 AM

Great photos! Your outfit looks great.

I sympathize with your pain. I'm suffering the same myself. Painkillers are proof that there is a merciful God.

P.S. Just what were you catching?

**Nighthawk** · 6th June 11, 06:03 AM

Aww... What a cute little guy! And your son's pretty adorable, too!

**MacMillans son** · 6th June 11, 06:18 AM

Very nice photos, thanks for sharing your part of the state with us. Being from very diverse California, I can appreciate your rejection of Nebraska stereotypes. Now I have to go get a my map and see where Hay Springs is!

**Whidbey78** · 6th June 11, 07:42 AM

Thanks all.

Originally Posted by Galician

P.S. Just what were you catching?

Geocaching...it's basically defined as "using expensive and sophisticated GPS equipment to locate worthless trinkets and small tablets to write your name on in hidden and remote locations around the world." It's fun, and good exercise when the caches are hidden in the boonies.

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

Aww... What a cute little guy! And your son's pretty adorable, too!

Awwww. You're makin' me blush Hawk.

Originally Posted by MacMillan's son

Very nice photos, thanks for sharing your part of the state with us. Being from very diverse California, I can appreciate your rejection of Nebraska stereotypes. Now I have to go get a my map and see where Hay Springs is!

You might find it. They put it on some of the maps.
California is all beaches, skyscrapers, movie stars and earthquakes isn't it.