| Day 1 - Travel to Shenandoah National Park 351 miles and 12 hours we arrive after a delayed start with trailer problems right out of Brooklyn. The leaf springs on the left side of trailer finally gave out 30 miles short of the park. Extended lunch, food shopping and repacking of gear from trailer to vehicles take up a significant amount of time. Trailer is left in the shopping center for the night. We enter the park through the Thornton Gap entrance and travel South to Big Meadows Camp. |
| Day 2 - Shenandoah National Park Two of the adults spend the morning attending (85 miles roundtrip) to the trailer, a new leaf spring on the left side is required. The rest of the troop decide on a hike in the great countryside. Most trails start at an altitude of approximately 3,000 feet. They chose a trail that would allow them to swim at some point. Great choice as you can see. The deer are abundant and very visible at dusk and dawn, and approachable. Bears seen on Skyline drive from vehicle. |
