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First snow of the season along the Appalachian trail in northern Virginia! Not much, but enough to let us know what's ahead.
(12/11/2011)
Getting together after the hike.
(12/11/2011)
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Wanderbirds 2011
Holiday party
Relaxing at the cozy Bear's Den Hostel after a chilly hike and enjoying hot chocolate and a slide show of Wanderbirds activities.
Photo courtesy of Mary Massie.
(12/18/2011)
Bill Peters doling out portions of the fantastic trifle he created for the occasion.
Photo courtesy of Mary Massie.
(12/18/2011)
View from Crescent Rocks, near the Appalachian Trail along the border between Virginia and West Virginia.
Photo courtesy of Tom Jones.
(12/18/2011
Wanderbirds Christmas day hike took us along the Northwest Branch and Rachel Carson Greenway Trails in Maryland.
(12/25/2011)
A peaceful stretch of Northwest Branch.
(12/25/2011)
Beaver activity along the Northwest Branch trail. A few more bites and this job will be done. Actually, Mr. Beaver is probably just waiting for the wind to finish his work.
(12/25/2011)
The waters of Northwest Branch tumble over Burnt Mills dam at the southern end of the Northwest Branch trail on their way to the Anacostia River.
(12/25/2011)
Wanderbirds 2012 New Years Day hike in Rock Creek Park.
This is historic Pierce Mill, restored by the National Park Service.
Photo courtesy of Betty Ann Bardell.
(1/1/2012)
Easy stream crossing along the trail in Rock Creek Park.
Photo courtesy of Betty Ann Bardell.
(1/1/2012)
Masemore Mill, in Gunpowder Falls state park, Maryland.
This old mill (now a private dwelling) dates from 1797.
Photo courtesy of Betty Ann Bardell.
(1/8/2012)

Cypress knees seen in Gunpowder Falls state park. These growths develop on the roots of Cypress trees in swampy areas. Nobody knows what they do.
Photo courtesy of Betty Ann Bardell.
(1/8/2012)

Woodstock Tower, near the start of our hike at the southern end of the Massanutten Mountain trail.
(1/29/2012)
Looking west from the top of the tower: an incredible view of the U-shaped bends of the north fork of the Shenandoah river as it meanders through the Shenandoah valley.
(1/29/2012)
Hiking the Massanutten Mountain trail.
(1/29/2012)
Great post-hike goodies provided by Laura and Josh.
(1/29/2012)