Great Basin Adventure Park

Are you all having as great a summer as we are? It feels like every time I turn around there is another great family activity going on in town. We went swimming at Bowers Mansion this past weekend. This was a first for us, but I certainly think we will try to fit another trip in before the summer is out. I was so busy swimming with the boys that I didn't have time to take photos. Bummer. After swimming we relaxed for a bit and then headed back to Rancho San Rafael for the second time in two days.

Great Basin Adventure Park is situated inside the Rancho San Rafael grounds. We have had a couple picnics at the park this year but had yet to go into the Great Basin portion of the park. Ky has been chomping at the bit to go on the log ride. Mind you there are pony rides, a petting zoo and a spot to pan for gold. All of this comes in a distant, distant second to a trip on the log ride. Sunday was our big chance.

On select Sunday evenings in the summer GBAP offers a family concert series. Families are welcome in the park beginning at 5pm. Admission and one log ride/person is free. At 6pm a band plays music and you are welcome to enjoy a picnic in the park. This past Sunday there was lightning and thunder and scattered rain showers. All of that weather activity meant the band was not able to go on. Instead? Unlimited free log rides for all! This was Ky's dream come true. We managed to get about 5 rides in. I sat out a couple loops and tried to capture the moment. We played on the jungle gym and had a snack. Awesome way to wrap up the weekend. I loved all of it - rain and all.

This Sunday is the last of the free concert series at GBAP. We hope to go and hope to see you there!