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Kurt’s Hikes

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Not Too Much Heat, Not Too Much Distance

Hikes: July 13, 20, 28, 2013

Walking the Flood

Home to along Roanoke River Greenway in both directions from near the Memorial Bridge. About 5.5 miles.

Dog’s First Hike

Little Doggie's First Hike, and along the AT! About 5.5 miles

The Appalachian Trail and More

Easy Vacation Hikes

As a part of a journey to Baltimore to visit my brother and see the Birds, and then on to Ocean City, Md., The Day Hiker got off pretty easy two hikes in a row.

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Chiens fatigués in the car after their stream walk.

Not Too Much Heat, Not Too Much Distance

Hikes: July 13, 20, 28, 2013
Kurt ends his wading from the Roanoke River Greenway bridge connecting Thomas Park and Wasena Park, 7/4/13.

Walking the Flood

Home to along Roanoke River Greenway in both directions from near the Memorial Bridge. About 5.5 miles.
Moose's first day on the AT.

Dog’s First Hike

Little Doggie's First Hike, and along the AT! About 5.5 miles
Kurt at Apple Orchard Falls

The Appalachian Trail and More

On the way to Buzzard Rocks.

Easy Vacation Hikes

As a part of a journey to Baltimore to visit my brother and see the Birds, and then on to Ocean City, Md., The Day Hiker got off pretty easy two hikes in a row.
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