We decided to take Mom and Keizer on their first camping trip. We again choose the Umpqua Highway. We spent our first night at Toketee campground. It was a new moon that night and the sky was amazing. We even saw a meteor shower. The next morning, we went to the Umpqua Hot Springs. Upon finding that the bridge to the trail was out, Mom says she still wants to go. So we crossed the swift and freezing cold North Umpqua River, with our hiking boots and dry clothes held over our heads. The springs ended up being so hot, I could hardly stick my legs in, but Mom loved it. Back across the river, Mom commented on how glad she was that she didn't hurt her bad foot during the trek... (note: making a remark like this is always asking for trouble.) Then it was on to Diamond Lake.