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Hike: February 8, 2020

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Birds of the Blue Ridge: Chickadees

Of the seven chickadee species in North America, two call the Blue Ridge home – Black-capped (northern region) and Carolina (southern region) with overlap between.

RECIPE: Thinned Down Quiche

"My friends think my secret ingredient is some expensive exotic cheese. But it’s really the zip added by sauerkraut and brown mustard."

Cold Urban Walk to . . Breakfast!

A First for Us . . .

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The Day Hiker overlooks Rocky Mount on a gray day along Grassy Hill's ridge line.

Easy and Empty

Hike: February 8, 2020
Old man, Ava and Eric head back after lunch.

Hike: February 2, 2020

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Birds of the Blue Ridge: Chickadees

Of the seven chickadee species in North America, two call the Blue Ridge home – Black-capped (northern region) and Carolina (southern region) with overlap between.
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RECIPE: Thinned Down Quiche

"My friends think my secret ingredient is some expensive exotic cheese. But it’s really the zip added by sauerkraut and brown mustard."
The Greatest Day Hiker Of Them All pauses at the intersection of the Star and Monument trails before heading on around the mountain toward breakfast.

Cold Urban Walk to . . Breakfast!

A First for Us . . .
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