Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Virginia Creeper Trail Excursion

My wife and I along with 2 of our boys just returned from a trip to the VA Creeper Trail. The Creeper Trail in Damascus, VA is one of my favorite rail trails. The trail is 34 miles long from White Top Mountain to Abingdon, VA. Several hiking trails including the Appalachian Trail are in the area if you like to mix a little hiking into your vacation. What a wonderful excursion!


Of course the rail trail has its many beautiful sites. And despite our numerous visits to the Creeper we always find something new and exciting along the trail. But they are only part of what makes for a wonderful getaway. Unexpected occurrences that are not often taken into consideration when planning excursions are what make it special. Who could possibly anticipate how much fun it is to wrap blankets around each other while sitting on the deck of a secluded cabin after sundown and gaze at millions of stars? Or the thrill of a 9 year old catching a large catfish in a cool rain.

The greatest wonders of all were the angels we met along the way. Friendly, warm helpful people! Particularly helpful was the young man who volunteered to carry one of our bicycles that had a broken chain for 2 miles.

Great memories that will be recalled for years to come! To view more photos click here.

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