Dear friends, as June 12 approaches, I am starting to think more about things to do on that day.
On the morning of June 12, I am going to lead a hike in the Blue Ridge Parkway. We will leave early to arrive at the trail at around 11am. It takes around an hour to get there from Mount Airy. Our destination is mile marker 169, Rocky Knob picnic shelter. There are two trails of different difficulties. The Rocky Knob Picnic Loop is a one mile trail rated "easy". The Black Ridge Trail is a 3.1 mile roundtrip trail rated "moderate".
Let me know if you are interested in going and we will arrange to meet in the morning either in Winston-Salem or Mount Airy. Don't forget to pack some shoes you can walk in the woods with and water and/or snacks for the hike.
We'll try to be back in Mount Airy by 1:00pm. Food should be served around 2:00pm. Some people may think "it gets awfully hot at 2:00pm!". Well, we are arranging to have some tents in the back yard, and it is usually cool by the fish ponds. And you are always welcome to come inside and cool down.
As for events in the evening, we are open for suggestions. The Winston-Salem Warthogs are playing minor league (A) basedball at home versus the Potomac Cannons. I am not a huge baseball fan, but it is nice to be outside in a place where we can all be together, with refreshments, no less. Other ideas are welcome.
Stay tuned for more posts.
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