Sugar Pine State Park in Tahoe

Saturday August 28, 2010

We found a Kelty Kids Backpack on Craigs List for only $25! These things can retail for over $200 so you can imagine just how pleased we were. One week after this purchase we tested it out in Tahoe. Uncle Nate joined us for a morning of hiking at Sugar Pine State Park. At the park there is a trail that meanders along the beach and a beautiful mansion called Pine Lodge. I really wanted to tour it, but did not want to pay another price (you have to pay to park too). So instead we walked around the outside and peaked through the curtains. Much fun was had by all :)

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