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Several years ago (before the two youngest ‘pokes were even on the scene), my mama and dad thought it would serve us well to go to Red Feather Lakes for a camping adventure.

We ‘pokes applauded this idea heartily. This was practically a boy’s dream! Exploring the forest, sleeping in tents, chasing thieves, starting fires, and hunting moose and bears were all on our agenda.

A boy’s plan rarely is thought through beforehand, and usually when an idea occurs, we implement it immediately.

Our family loaded up our four-by-four truck with the essential supplies and off we went. My little...