Normally I don't call it "State Park" but incase you were wondering if it's an official state park, then yes it is.
I've been camping there a bazillion times, and have spent the past 7 summers swimming out there all summer.
But this most recent trip, I came to a few conclusions.
So, here we go.
1. Battle Ground Lake has some very cute park rangers. And of course, I look like crap when I camp. I mean, I am not an extremely superficial kind of person, but still, it would have been nice not to look like a yeti when there are such good looking boys out there. Remind me to apply there.
2. Battle Ground Lake has a ranger that very quickly earned the nickname, "Barney Fife."
I'm pretty sure he is one of the people who think they have a lot more authority than they actually do. Just by announcing, "Park Ranger" upon every arrival, doesn't necessarily mean people will bow down to you. Although you can never underestimate the power of a goatee and a bicycle.
3. I hate the heat. More specifically, heat that is over 100 degrees.
Sunshine is great, but there is such a thing as overkill.
4. My family has a thing for "The Ove Glove." I guess it is quite an appealing item, though. What other item do you know of that can be placed on your hand and withstand temperatures of up to 480 degrees? Not a mitten, that's for sure.
5. Reading by flashlight outside by the fire is really the best way to go. No one is talking, there are just a few people or cars walking by, and it's so peaceful. On the duration of my trip, I finished a book, got about 60 pages into the next, and even threw in some Shakespeare. Because I just have to see what all the fuss is about.
6. I love watching little kids. As creepy as that last sentence sounds, it's not. We had neighbors camping who had two adorable little kids. The little boy and little girl would change sports whenever they didn't get how to play it, and hug eachother when they didn't do so well.
Why can't life be like that? Drop what you will never be able to grasp, and hug it out once in a while.
7. Cougars come up much more in everyday conversations than I would have assumed. Not cougars, like the ferocious animal, but cougars as in the ferocious much-younger man hunting older women. I just love hearing about those crazy mid-life crisis love affairs.
8. Gilly Suits are a whole lot funnier at night and at campgrounds. Sara and I could not stop laughing when we followed Joey around to various campsites while he swiftly moved past and made Chubaka noises. Especially when the little girl freaked out and her dad was laughing the whole time.
All in all it was a great trip, even though it was much too hot for my liking. But I can never say no to nature.
And I think I'm just going to start randomly driving up there during the week to go read in the woods.
Wow I sound like such a nature/knowledge nerd. But I'm sure someone can relate.
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