My brother Eli is in town, and requested a trip that included a boat, islands, inlets, and big trees. Ross Lake seemed like the perfect location. We rented a skiff from Ross Lake Resort and set out for a day of family fun. See below for our trip, described in 35,000 words (i.e. 35 pictures).
Hiking down to the lake with my favorite little girl.SnaggletoothTom in his happy place – on the water, with the fam.Cougar Island isthmus with Jack Mtn in the backgroundMorning snack on Cougar IslandFrom left to right: Colonial, Snowfield, Paul Bunyan’s Stump, Pyramid PeakRockin’ the EE kitThe boys. Tom takes skipping stones to a new level.Happy MamaMay Creek FallsSnuggle time!Eli relaxing during our lunch break, with Ruby Mountain in the backgroundThese two!Peanut Butter Jelly TimeFormer gymnast, still got it!A pic for the parents.Another pic for the parents“Really, mom, another picture?”Fishin’Headed up Devil’s CreekWaterfall at the back of Devil’s CreekEli’s grabbing an oar. I’m only slightly concerned.Headed back out to the lakeI call this one: Reflections of a Sideways Grumpy ManTrees in every directionYep, they were laughing at me. It’s a good thing I love them both!This way…No, that way…Another waterfall tumbling into Ross LakeNap timeLoves her.Hiking back to the carPracticing gymnastics – very focusedAnd it’s a perfect dismount!
Evergreen Endurance Coaching 
Very cool! Was it just a day trip? So badly want to get up Ross Lake this year. (Preferably to hike up Desolation)
Yep, just a day trip!