Final Day in Wyoming! Day Six (July 21st)

July 21st was Ella's 17th Birthday! Happy Birthday, Ella. :)

Chris, Allyson, Ella, and Cally

Some of the morning fly fishing crew: Kate, Greg, Ben, Collin

Instead of a fly fishing experience, I made the kids go on a challenging hike with me. :) Lainey did great, Walker grumbled a lot of the time.

After a steep climb of 1,500 feet, we made it to the top of what I think is Brooks Mountain...but I'm not totally sure. I can't remember the name of the hike.

our lodge is just behind us, next to the lake

Our lodge sits at 9,200 feet above sea level; we ascended 1,500 feet very quickly. So this view is from 10,700 feet. We didn't go to the very top due to time; I can only imagine what that view would have looked like!

with our guide, Brad Harris, signing the ledger

a sideways view of the ammo boxes that contain supplies and ledgers...it's a "take one, leave one" practice...so there are all sorts of treasures in there

(an identifying shot of some very old and dirty snow - you can see this from the ground)

another shot of the snow

Walker in a field of wildflowers.

headed back down the mountain for lunch

a marmot (if you can see it)

a little closer look

these are little underground animal trails from winter

Indian Paintbrushes, the state flower of Wyoming

Back at the ranch, this is the view of the mountain we hiked.

I circled where we stood.

Ben caught this fish while we were hiking!

Back at the lodge for lunch (this fire was going the whole time!).

Afternoon activity - fly fishing for 3/4 of us (Ben, myself, and Walker). 

Walker and I ran down to take photos of the horseback riders (that was Lainey's chosen activity instead of fly fishing). 

I didn't catch anything and I didn't love it. Kinda boring, similar to canoeing. :)

Walker caught a fish!

I think he actually caught three that afternoon (pictured here with our guide).

Two people from our group (not family) with the most beautiful backdrop!

Almost time for the horses to be let out for the evening.

And they're off!

They will go back to the stables at 5:30 in the morning. 

final evening, discussing our favorite things about the trip

airport selfies on the way home

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Adventures by Disney Wyoming was incredible! Lots of memories, laughs, and experiences that we'll never forget! Thank you to all who made it possible!