Camping at the Eno River State Park

Jude has been talking about going camping for over a year now and this past weekend he took his first backpacking trip with Joe. They went backpacking at the Eno River State Park and camped for 1 night.

The weather wasn’t perfect in fact there were high wind advisories the day they left and a freeze warning the night they camped. Thankfully Joe spent years in the Boy Scouts camping almost every weekend and in all types of weather so he was prepared.

They crossed a suspension bridge, Jude learned how to set up camp, they cooked their dinner over the fire, roasted marshmallows, took a hike the next day and ate lunch on an island in the Eno River.

I love that Joe and Jude got to go out alone for some guy bonding time. Despite the weather I know they had a great time. Jude came home looking exhausted but the big smile on his face let me know he had a great time.

Jude said he’s ready for their next camping trip and the other boys are now begging to go camping too.