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| Bryn, Talyn, Michael, Ansel and Levi enjoy Burney Falls |
The highlight of the week was the annual Memorial Day weekend camping at Burney Falls State Park in northern California. The Floyd and Frances Severson began vacationing as a young family at Burney in 1953. The story goes they were actually headed to another campground but the the roads were so bad and impassable for their 1947 Ford "woodie" station wagon they were redirected to Burney Falls as better location and the rest is history. Every summer they spent two weeks fishing and enjoying nature. Floyd had to return to Bay Area job at Texaco midway through by bus then return to drive family back home. Larry and Cheryl have long established tradition bringing their family here for Memorial Day weekend, now expanded to all other interested families.
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| Michael, Sue, Gabriella |
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Ralph and Sue prefer gentile camping at the Charm Hotel in downtown Burney, then drive to park each day to enjoy family and nature. A must see is the Burney Falls and short loop hike over the top of the 193 foot falls. There has been so much rain and snow this year that the water volume coming over the falls was most we've ever seen. Unfortunately, experienced some rain and cold weather while there this year. Not enough to dampen spirits or prevent kids from creative woodland adventures. There were about 70 people in attendance including newcomers Jon Koberstein's parents and two brothers, plus Cami sister Remy with a Japanese friend enjoying respite from tsunami.
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| Floyd and Ralph eying trout metal sculpture |
Sunday afternoon, most visited the fish farm to feed the trout plants. Along the way, we saw the interesting metal sculptures created from cast off scraps. Also browsed an historical museum of local history. We should include this next year for all as there were several authentic building like jail in addition to regular museum.
