@briandudeathome I have to admit, that was the first time I've been near a brush fire and the first time I've had to evacuate, leaving stuff behind. I wasn't really scared for people but I was sad about the potential loss of items such as motorhomes and camping equipment (like ours). Luckily they got it under control. Could have been much worse had there been a wind to push it along.
@Ashleybecause It was the first time we stayed there. It was very nice. The Milk River is a very slow flowing so we were able to float down it on air mattresses. It wasn't very deep either so I wasn't as worried about the kids.
I just looked up Beaver Mines. What a nice looking place! We'll have to try it out sometime. Maybe it is a place to look into for next year. :)
@FamilyManDano Because we didn't know how fast the fire would move we got out of there ASAP. All it would have taken was a wind to push it along. Everything was so dry, lots of dead wood and poplar fluff that was feeding it. We were parked by the only exit out of there when we evacuated from our site. Everyone knew that it could have been so much worse.
@kaboomfamilyVlog I was cheering them on! They were all running back and forth with coolers full of water. It had to have been exhausting. My job was the stay with the kids and a stranger's daughter who was off protecting her site so all I could do was thank everyone for working hard.
It really was a neat place to go camping. There was a river there that you could float on in inner tubes. It was slow moving and beautiful scenery.
@kaybees49 The campers were fantastic. There were some that just fled or watched but there were those who just worked to get it out. There were 8 campsites that were directly around that fire and no motorhomes or tents burned. It was quite remarkable. I watched a little girl for her mother while she protected her campsite across from the fire.
The carvings were fascinating. I'd love to go back another time and look at them again. The kids were so hot and tired when we reached them.
@JustifiedThoughts It was scary for a bit. We literally tossed the kids in the van and got out since we didn't know where it would move. Here it was coming for our campsite afterall but it was slow moving and they got it out in time. It really was great watching people work together. If those people hadn't all done their part, it would have been a different story.
@HeyThatsHolly It could have been so much worse had people not been on top of it and had there been a wind to push it along. I was surprised they packed our site too but I guess it helps them to know that there was no one inside it. The rocks are very interesting in different areas. They are really quite fascinating to walk through. There were a few other carvings in the rocks but they weren't the best to capture on camera and it was too hot to stop and film.
wow I dont know what is scarier the fire or camping with babies. you are one tough mama i won't even take mine to the store. :)
OurHollyweirdLife 7 months ago
Sounds like quite the adventure : )~
thevlogsalotfamily 8 months ago
so that's not something one encounters often - I'm glad you guy's stayed safe
briandudeathome 8 months ago
@briandudeathome I have to admit, that was the first time I've been near a brush fire and the first time I've had to evacuate, leaving stuff behind. I wasn't really scared for people but I was sad about the potential loss of items such as motorhomes and camping equipment (like ours). Luckily they got it under control. Could have been much worse had there been a wind to push it along.
TheMomof6boys 8 months ago
I have never been to that campground . I have heard nice things about it. We like to camp in Beaver Mines.
Ashleybecause 8 months ago
@Ashleybecause It was the first time we stayed there. It was very nice. The Milk River is a very slow flowing so we were able to float down it on air mattresses. It wasn't very deep either so I wasn't as worried about the kids.
I just looked up Beaver Mines. What a nice looking place! We'll have to try it out sometime. Maybe it is a place to look into for next year. :)
TheMomof6boys 8 months ago
that looked pretty scary... especially with all of our, from the US, fires in the south west.
FamilyManDano 8 months ago
@FamilyManDano Because we didn't know how fast the fire would move we got out of there ASAP. All it would have taken was a wind to push it along. Everything was so dry, lots of dead wood and poplar fluff that was feeding it. We were parked by the only exit out of there when we evacuated from our site. Everyone knew that it could have been so much worse.
TheMomof6boys 8 months ago
that is awesome you all came together to put it out,CONGRATS!
what a beautiful place
can't wait to see more
kaboomfamilyVlog 8 months ago
@kaboomfamilyVlog I was cheering them on! They were all running back and forth with coolers full of water. It had to have been exhausting. My job was the stay with the kids and a stranger's daughter who was off protecting her site so all I could do was thank everyone for working hard.
It really was a neat place to go camping. There was a river there that you could float on in inner tubes. It was slow moving and beautiful scenery.
TheMomof6boys 8 months ago
That's awesome that the fire was put out by the campers!
Looks like a great place to camp, too. I didn't know there were writings like that in such recent history.
kaybees49 8 months ago
@kaybees49 The campers were fantastic. There were some that just fled or watched but there were those who just worked to get it out. There were 8 campsites that were directly around that fire and no motorhomes or tents burned. It was quite remarkable. I watched a little girl for her mother while she protected her campsite across from the fire.
The carvings were fascinating. I'd love to go back another time and look at them again. The kids were so hot and tired when we reached them.
TheMomof6boys 8 months ago
i sooo hate fires sorry your trip got scary glad everyones ok tho. wow awesome everyone came together n helped sooo cool.
JustifiedThoughts 8 months ago
@JustifiedThoughts It was scary for a bit. We literally tossed the kids in the van and got out since we didn't know where it would move. Here it was coming for our campsite afterall but it was slow moving and they got it out in time. It really was great watching people work together. If those people hadn't all done their part, it would have been a different story.
TheMomof6boys 8 months ago
Daddddyyyyy! lol
unicorn1964 8 months ago
@unicorn1964 Dannan really wanted his dad's attention. :)
TheMomof6boys 8 months ago
I'm glad the fire wasn't too bad. I am surprised they took the time to pack your things for you. Neat formations! Nice art from the 1800's :)
HeyThatsHolly 8 months ago
@HeyThatsHolly It could have been so much worse had people not been on top of it and had there been a wind to push it along. I was surprised they packed our site too but I guess it helps them to know that there was no one inside it. The rocks are very interesting in different areas. They are really quite fascinating to walk through. There were a few other carvings in the rocks but they weren't the best to capture on camera and it was too hot to stop and film.
TheMomof6boys 8 months ago