American River

Today Alicia and Heather came with Levi and I to the American River in Sacramento.  There are several access points to the river but I chose one that said it was good for swimming because I thought the current wouldn't be very strong.  We got a little lost on the way there because the directions online weren't that great but eventually we found it.  Unfortunately there wasn't drive up parking so we had to park in a parking lot and then go for a little trek through sand and plants to finally get to the water.  There were several little paths so we just followed one until we eventually hit a small beach on the water.  I thought that it was supposed to be a large beach but it seems like there are just several little beach areas along this stretch of the river and depending on what path you take you get to a different area.  The water was really nice and clear, but a little cold.  Levi didn't seem to mind though.  He retrieved his bumper in the water for a little while and then we just hung out and he played in the sand and plants. 

The trip back to the car was where our journey got interesting.  We didn't remember the exact path that we had taken so we ended up on a different path heading back.  We got a little lost trying to find our way back through all of the plants and trees and the sand was so hot that Levi couldn't walk on it so I had to carry him.  Now that he is getting heavier this is becoming more challenging, especially for a 10 or 15 minute walk through sand.  We eventually found our way back and all was well.  I think I will try a different part of the river next time I go so we don't have to find our way through the bushes again.

Retrieving in the water

Taking a rest break

Ducks swimming past

Time to dry off and head home