The March 7-9 2008 weekend goes down in history as another successful and memorable weekend of camping for the Lakota princesses, this time not only with dads, but also moms and siblings. The Lakota tribe was represented by a relatively small but strong contingent with eight families camping together in the Anzo Borrego Desert at Agua Caliente. It was a long drive, but the temperature and weather in the desert was near perfect. Although Agua Caliente is considered a primitive campground, it has relatively nice and clean bathrooms and showers which were much appreciated by everyone, especially moms.

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The Serranos had done a fine job putting together a program full of activities. The allotted 30 minutes in the swimming pool was among the highlights for the princesses, as well as biking and climbing the mountains surrounding the camp ground. The princesses also learned about cairns and got the opportunity to build their own. And let’s not forget about the scavenger hunt which WAS WON BY THE LAKOTA PRINCESSES with good help from Chief Blue Wolf’s squaw jumping rope. The Bear Claw Tic-Tac-Toe was a nice but challenging hike in the desert that will be remembered by all.

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As always at these campouts, we ate well with the highlight being Saturday’s lunch when the World’s Most Expensive Tacos accompanied by Mr. Jones fabulous Cowboy Caviar was served.

Most of us made it through the entire weekend, but Bold Eagle and his family had to evacuate Saturday night since their tepee broke down as the desert was hit by a small breeze.

-Hunting Eagle