Camping

 Jedediah Smith Camping Trip

There once was a man named Jed

Who trapped beavers and wore their skins on his head

a trailblazer, 

a leader, 

a risk taker, 

an adventure seeker,

even a bear mauling couldn't knock Jed dead.

There once was a man named Rich

who found that wrestling was his perfect niche

a coach

 and a teacher, 

a father, 

even a preacher,

there's no one for whom you'd switch Rich.

Now Jed and Rich, they had something in common

those Redwoods they just kept a callin'

Jed and Rich heard those cries

 and couldn't let them pass by

so to the forest with a large crew they went a hauling.

Jed lived a long time ago

it's his State Park that Rich came to know

with camping

 and fishing, 

plus rafting 

and drifting,

a 37 year family tradition did grow

Each year Rich's crew keeps gettin' bigger

his grandkids explore that whole river

with campfires

 and bikes, 

pinatas,

 and hikes,

true happiness this trip does deliver.

So the long drive we make
and of the magic we partake
 of great memories, that river's a giver.