As a Christmas present, Steph made reservations at Douthat State Park in Virginia. We didn't really know much about it, but the prospect of two days out and about in the forest sounded perfect. We got to our cabin after dark and took a night hike too (4 miles without lights!). The next day, though, we went for what ended up as a 12 mile trek through the mountains-a fitting trip after seeing The Hobbit movie right before we left!
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| Our cabin from the outside. They're all pretty sweet! |
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| Our cabin inside-great fireplace! |
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The view south from the Mountain Top Trail |
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| The trails were pretty slick in spots where the sun didn't reach, so we picked up walking sticks. Mine was "Lichenstep" and Steph's was "Oneleaf" ('cause even walking sticks need names). |
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There were a lot of really neat lichens and mosses growing along the path. |
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Bobcat
prints! (and poop!)
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The
views were spectacular!
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On the
far side of the mountain.
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| This was our last excursion of the day to the majestic (?) "Blue Suck Falls" |
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The lake right at the edge of night. |
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No one
enjoyed our hike more, but we definitely tired Shasta out.
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