letters from the wilderness
Yesterday we headed to Crabtree Falls in Nelson County Virginia for a family hike. The falls are the highest vertical drop east of the Mississippi with 5 big cascades and a number of smaller ones. The hike up would probably be considered moderate. We encountered a lot of mud and some water on the trail.... Continue Reading →
Today, we hiked McAfee’s Knob, one of the most photographed points on the Appalachian Trail. My husband and I decided to take advantage of the many hikes around our new home as a way to spend time together. There’s something about being outdoors on the trail with no phones, just nature. The hike is about... Continue Reading →
I decided to do a year in pictures, not knowing what I'd find on my phone. I was pleasantly surprised to see how many places we went to in Virginia, in addition to my second son's graduation. Here they are starting with December and ending with January. Mount Rogers, Summit, VA Christmas Day Sharp Top,... Continue Reading →
We hiked to the highest point in Virginia today, Mount Rogers. We did about 8.5 miles in total. As the highest natural point in VA, the summit is 5,729 feet above sea level. The wild ponies found in the area have been there since the 1940’s.
2 dogs and a house 