We quickly set up camp and enjoyed ourselves.
KOA is really like camp for kids and grown-ups. That is if you like to be within spitting distance of one another like we were!
Anyway, there was a huge pool and water activity area, craft house, pancake breakfast cabin, bike rental, ATV rental, etc. They even had free movies, of which we attempted to see one, but all the kids opted to go back to the camp for Smores. I loved that choice.
There was also plenty to do 
in the Black Hills. On the first full day, we rode the scenic 1800s steam train from Leadville to another town and back with Heidi and Travis and their son, who is 2 years older than Eban. While in line to board the train, we happened upon one of Ryan's co-workers from Bing. Talk about a small world. 
in the Black Hills. On the first full day, we rode the scenic 1800s steam train from Leadville to another town and back with Heidi and Travis and their son, who is 2 years older than Eban. While in line to board the train, we happened upon one of Ryan's co-workers from Bing. Talk about a small world. 
We got ash on us as we sat too close to the engine, and were downwind. It was memorable. The boys were troopers and our neighbors loved it too! We just passed snacks back and forth and looked out the windows at the passing scenery (can you see the deer below).
1800s train video
Jack's new found talent - - winking!
