On the way to the campground. Sylvan Lake S.P.

Campground. Sylvan Lake S.P.

View from the kitchen. Sylvan Lake S.P.

It rained quite a bit while we were at Sylvan Lake S.P.

Best fly fishing buddy ever! East Brush Creek, Sylvan Lake S.P.

East Brush Creek, Sylvan Lake S.P.

Nothing better than hiking and fly fishing. East Brush Creek, Sylvan Lake S.P.

This was our first trip that we planned on meeting another family. Our morning breakfasts where tasty and full of laughs. We spent a lot of time playing around the lake, and fishing. Unlike the year before, this time the fish were not biting. We were only catching 2-3 each day. There was a Bald Eagle that hung around the lake the entire time we were there.

Good times with friends at breakfast. Sylvan Lake S.P.

The fish were jumping, but not biting much on the lake. Sylvan Lake S.P.

Sylvan Lake S.P.

Fishermen at Sylvan Lake S.P.

Natasha’s nice brown trout. 🙂 Sylvan Lake S.P.

Biggest muskrats we’ve ever seen! Sylvan Lake S.P.

Daisy camp side. Sylvan Lake S.P.

Low clouds in the hillsides. Sylvan Lake S.P.

This trip was very rainy. Natasha was able to take an amazing night photo of a storm that was looming over us one evening. The photo was taken at 10:30 p.m., and the light is actually from a lightening strike. We had lots of time for reading, games, and some iPad movies/shows.

Flash of lightening 10:30 p.m. Stars are noticeable over the hill. Sylvan Lake S.P.

Natasha hiked a few trails while I wasted time in the belly boat. The first trail that she walked on was Brush Creek Trail. The trail begins at the campsite and follows the creek thru the pine forest with a few aspens and pine beetle trees. It was very muddy due to all of the rain. After 1/2 mile you reach an old homestead (that you can see from the road) which sits along a creek. Near the homestead is an aspen grove where there are some visible bear markings. This trail goes on all the way to the Visitors Station.

Best hiking companion ever! West Brush Creek Sylvan Lake S.P.

Homestead near the campground, West Brush Creek. Sylvan Lake S.P.

Beautiful aspens. Sylvan Lake S.P.

Beautiful aspens and willows. Sylvan Lake S.P.

Beautiful aspens. Sylvan Lake S.P.

Beautiful aspens. Sylvan Lake S.P.

Bear scratches on aspens. Sylvan Lake S.P.

West Brush Creek. Sylvan Lake S.P.

Posing along the West Brush Creek Trail, near the campsite. Sylvan Lake S.P.

The following day Natasha hiked up Sneve Gulch Trail, located behind the cabins. It was a steep climb in the beginning, with mature aspens all around. At the top of the ridge there is a great view of Sylvan Lake surrounded by beautiful golden aspens and pines. Along the trail she spotted two covey of grouse!

Beautiful views. Sylvan Lake S.P.

Changing aspens. Sylvan Lake S.P.

Clear skies! Sylvan Lake S.P.

The view from Sneve Trail. Sylvan Lake S.P.

Natasha took a pic of me floating on the lake. Sylvan Lake S.P.

Aspens Sneve Trail. Sylvan Lake S.P.

Lovely forest. Sneve Trail. Sylvan Lake S.P.

We headed up to Fulford Cave Campground and hiked on Iron Edge Trail.

Goodness the trail was beautiful. Iron Edge Trail.

Time to choose a trail.

Daisy wanting to explore Lake Charles Trail too.

Stream along Iron Edge Trail.

Daisy sticking her tounge out at me 🙂 Iron Edge Trail.

Crossing the water along Iron Edge Trail.

Tiny flowers growing on top of a pond at Fulford Cave Campground.

We love the darker, orange, aspens. Sylvan Lake S.P.

I placed my float tube on the picnic table to dry in the sun. FYI, if you do this, be sure to deflate your bladders otherwise your seams could split.

My float tube blew it’s seam 🙁 Sylvan Lake S.P.

The dear finally showed up once the campground cleared out. Check out the nighttime photos with the trail cam.

Deer visitors after the weekend at Sylvan Lake S.P.

Deer visitors after the weekend at Sylvan Lake S.P.

Deer visitors after the weekend at Sylvan Lake S.P.

Deer visitors after the weekend at Sylvan Lake S.P.

On the way to the campground. Sylvan Lake S.P.

Campground. Sylvan Lake S.P.

View from the kitchen. Sylvan Lake S.P.

It rained quite a bit while we were at Sylvan Lake S.P.