August 23, 2011 – Hiking and Earthquakes

Another beautiful day in paradise – :-)

This morning we decided to do the Hawksbill Mountain Hike.  The summit of Hawksbill Mountain (4050’) is the highest point in the park but the hike was only 2.1 miles since we are already at over 3000’. The trail:

 

The summit:

 

 

The building at the top of the summit – beautiful stonework:

 

And this little lady at the end of the trail:

There are so many deer here and they are not afraid of humans – amazing.   Andy has seen a buck in the early mornings with a huge rack that is still fur covered.  I have not seen him yet so hopefully before we head on out I can get a picture.

It felt good to be out on the trails again – and I am so out of shape.  (Note to self – start doing a lot more walking – :-).   

A few years ago, Andy and I bought a set of 4 booklets on the various hikes in Shenandoah National Park and one of my goals is to do all of those hikes.  Hmmmm, need to spend more time here.

Andy went back for more wood and then spent the afternoon chopping:

Just LOVE those campfires – :-)

AND – Did you feel that earthquake – oh my!!!   The motorhome was rocking and rolling!   Hope everyone is safe.

Even Dusty is enjoying himself here (he just loves watching the birds):

Until tomorrow – :-).