Monday, November 23, 2015

To the Shenandoahs

We last hiked in the Shenandoahs over the summer when Florian's friend Thomas was here, and we don't go often as the trip entails driving along Route 66 which is notorious for its traffic. 

But I had a hankering for the mountains, the peaceful wide-open views, the foliage and the special sensation of being in an area where wildlife and trees are paramount over human settlement. 

I haven't been to the Signal Knob trail since probably 2007 or 2008. 

It's in the George Washington National Forest and I hiked it the weekend I went camping with Tashi and Lamar just before I met Florian. 












It's a steep trail up the mountain and affords amazing views of open space all around


We hiked a few miles straight up, and were ready to stop near the top on some nice sunny exposed rocks. 

It was a perfect place to rest, enjoy some lovin' 















and share a snack with the pups.

The best part was that Marshall finally relaxed and looked happy. 

The combination of exertion, tasty salty snacks, and a warm sunny spot to sit on the rocks proved too much for him to maintain his worried expression. 











We got in some nice cuddles 


and a few more smooches, and Marshal smiled the whole time. 

A good note on which to turn around and head down the trail. 

Being with these dogs and being out in nature is sure good for the soul. 

8 comments:

  1. Aww. Marshal looks very cute in those photos!

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  3. Marshall looks SO happy!! That is awesome. I love being out with Cocoa. It helps my anxious mind so much!!

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  4. Happy pups indeed! Hope your fall is peaceful,

    Nukie

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  5. What a great time! That is the best way to spend a sunny day.

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  6. Glad to see that Marshall is settling in. What a happy guy. :)

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