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September 2012

Left: The view of Catawba Valley. right: Gail and Cookie at McAfee Knob, on the Appalachian Trail in Virginia.

A Cold Trek to McAfee’s

Another cold day, but predicted to be not as cold as the ensuing two, which as of this writing on January 11 has turned out to be the ensuing 10 at least – some of the coldest weather in Roanoke in a decade.
Left: Snow blankets the war memorial and old post office in downtown Roanoke. Right: Neighbor Kurt Navratil.

A Walk in Record Snow

From home in Southwest Roanoke to the Roanoke City Market area and back. About 6 miles.
Gail Rheinheimer looks out over the view from Sharp Top.

A Hike and – Gasp – an INDOOR Lunch

Sharp Top/Harkening Hill/Johnson Farm at the Peaks of Otter at milepost 86 of the Blue Ridge Parkway. 7 miles.
Left: Kurt and Cookie on the trail. Right: The struggling campfire.

Campfires in the Snow: Dryer Lint is Overrated

Appalachian Trail from Va. 614 north to Bryant Ridge Shelter and back. 6.4 miles.
Kurt and Gail Rheinheimer

The Graffiti at Hay Rock

Appalachian Trail from U.S. 220 south to Hay Rock and back. 8 miles.
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