Shenandoah National Park
Last day in the hills before the big city, we woke up to little snow flakes falling. Deep cleaned the van before hitting the road north through the remainder of the park. At Dark Hallow Falls we hiked down a pretty trail with wildflowers, a trickling creek, and a tall waterfall climax. Drove a little farther to Hawksbill Mountain trailhead. Wound along a beautiful part of the Appalachian trail, listened to new bird calls and even spotted a sweet bird’s nest with tiny little eggs. Once on the salamander trail we hiked the switch back up to the highest point in the Park to sit and admire nature surrounding us and holding us so closely. Back on the road we bid farewell to the forest for now and hopped the freeway toward Washington DC. Parked Robin safe and sound in a garage outside the hotel and excitedly met up with Mitch’s dad, Tim, who was here on business and willing to house us in the city for a few days! Went to dinner with Tim and his coworkers before hitting the sheets in our fancy hotel home!
