On the agenda for Day 4: after spending the morning looking at a tractor (guys) and browsing a yarn shop (girls), we headed up to the Blue Ridge Parkway for a picnic lunch and S'mores on the grill, stopping to grab some local apples on Afton Mountain.
All our skewers and sticks were filled with marshallows to fuel us for the upcoming hike. Austin relished the S'mores since Sarah had forbidden him to eat that evening's oatmeal cookies. :)
We could see the Humpback Rocks high above the colorful trees as we drove into the parking lot. An hour later we would be at the top.
It was a perfect day for a hike--great tree-climbing, rock-scrambling and picture-taking opportunities were everywhere.
What beauty awaited us at the end of the trail! Standing on the rocks with the Shenandoah Valley below us, we gathered to sing hymns about our Creator and Saviour. One friendly hiker even returned to listen in.
Coming down the mountain tired but joyful, we joined Mom in touring the Appalachian farm at the Parkway visitors' center before the sun began to set.
~Hannah
Next up: Fun and Games
Wonderful pictures!
I think my favorite part was the singing you did up on the top! What great memories for both of your families!!!
Posted by: Leslie From VA | Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 07:41 AM
Looks like a wonderful time together. The pictures were great to see, especially since we didn't get to make our annual trip to Skyline Drive this fall.
Posted by: Dorothy | Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 08:18 AM
I don't think there is anything much prettier than Virginia in the fall. Thanks for sharing these pictures.
Victoria
Posted by: victoria | Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 08:26 AM