** June 22, 2008 Cedar Grove Lodge, Kings Canyon, CA - getting ready for our hike.

We drove down to Cedar Grove Lodge at a lower elevation (about 4,500 feet) where Peter would spend the next couple of days. 

Grizzly Falls on our way to Cedar Grove Lodge

The Lodge is somewhat rustic, but very comfortable with a reasonably priced restaurant close by.  As Peter was not going on our 12 mile hike into Bearpaw, he stayed behind at the lodge for a little vacation of his own.

The website tells us it is “nestled in a mile-deep canyon section of Kings Canyon, … located deep in the heart of Kings Canyon National Park. … breathtaking views from the lodge deck overlooking the powerful Kings River. …  The lodge also boasts an excellent location for visitors who want to explore the Kings Canyon backcountry.”

That afternoon we took a wee hike down to the bank of the river (South Fork of the Kings River), where I had marvelous views of the crystal clear waters, 

... Mt Hutchings 

Mt. Hutchings overlooking the South Fork of the Kings River

 ... and Diana and Peter contemplating the river.   

Looking down river