We took our first, real tent-camping experience as a family of six into the Mt. Hood National Forest before the 4th of July. On the way to our campground we picked cherries in Hood River, and the kids chased pigs and goats at the petting farm. Nottingham campground is a hidden gem right off highway 35 and the tent sites run along the E. fork of the Hood River. We were fortunate to be able to have a camp fire to cook our dinner and roast marshmellows, as the fire ban took effect the next morning. The following day we went on a hike to Umbrella Falls, traversing through lush meadows and dormant chair lifts, finally seeing Mt. Hood peak through. When we got back to Nottingham, the kids enjoyed playing in the river while we packed up. Ben and I have so many wonderful memories camping with our families, so it was pretty special to contiue that tradition with our own family!
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