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Walking Ireland-July 2011

Monday, August 8th, 2011 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Yvonne, Peggy, Cathy, Ron and Kathy recently completed a walking tour of the beautiful Emerald Isle.  Walks shown are from Connemara, The Burren, Killarney, Blarney, Cougane Barra, and the famous Corrick-A-Rede  rope bridge in Northern Ireland.                                    

Lois’ Hike of AT in Virginia-July 2011

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

I spent a week re-hiking some of my favorite sections of AT in Virginia.  Here are some pictures to share with the club. Good pictures Lois and thank you for sharing them with us.  If anybody wants to share their pictures, ...

Cranberry Canpground Loop-June 25, 2011

Monday, June 27th, 2011 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Cool temperatures, unusual fungi and birdsong  made this hike exceptional. The waterfall on Lick Branch is one of the prettiest we have seen.                          

Crabapple & Rattlesnake Connector-June 5, 2011

Monday, June 27th, 2011 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Master Naturalists and some members of the trail club worked to clear and reopen the Crabapple trail and build a new Rattlesnake connector.  Thanks to those who helped scout and build this trail and to Barb for leading us on ...

Lois’ Hike to Midstate Trail in Pa.-May 2011

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Here are some pictures from my hike on the Mid-State Trail last week.  As you can see, some of it was very hard and some was very easy.  You may share them with the club. Thank you for the great pictures ...

Camp Virgil Tate-May 8, 2011

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

This is a  first for the club.  New hikers DJ and Matt became engaged while hiking at Camp Virgil Tate.  Congratulations to both!  

Spring Outing-Elkins April 29-May1, 2011

Sunday, May 8th, 2011 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

Swollen creeks, downed trees and continual rain did not dampen the Spring Outing in Elkins.  The sun came out and everyone enjoyed a weekend filled with music, comedy, ramps, train rides,  fond memories of  the past and of course, great ...

Endless Wall Hike-March 6, 2011

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

As we tunneled under snow laden branches of magnolia, hemlock and rhododendron, we realized that although we have hiked this trail a dozen times before,  it can look and feel as though this was our first time.  It was a ...

Thurmond-Minden Rail Trail-January 23, 2011

Monday, February 7th, 2011 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

This popular rail trail follows both Dunloup Creek  and the New River before reaching Minden.  Winter is a good time to walk this trail as the views of the historic town of  Thurmond at the foot of  Beury Mountain are ...

Alligator-Mossy Loop KSF-Nov. 28, 2010

Sunday, January 9th, 2011 Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

This view can be seen by taking a small detour off Middle Ridge Trail in KSF.  These photos were taken by new member Karen.  Thank you for the great pictures.