With apologies to Bill Bryson for stealing his title, I could think of no other title for my adventures yesterday. I have none of his humor or descriptive language, but my experience was every bit as invigorating as he tells his story
The girls and I have walked many trails in the Shenandoah National Park, so Saturday we ventured out once again, deciding on Dark Hollow Falls. Which you veterans of the park know, offers a spectacular view of water falls after a somewhat steep descent. We were rewarded with just what we expected….water cascading down multiple rocky cliffs to reward you with the view you came seeking.
We savored our misty, cool surroundings for minutes until the thought of the reality of climbing back up came to mind. My 82 year old legs were saying,”there must be a better solution” which came in the form of a fire road conveniently placed at the bottom of the falls. A soft canopy gave Betsy and me a leisurely walk out to the Skyline Drive, while Sarah and Jen scampered up the step climb to retrieve our car and meet us at the road.
Not an earth shaking experience, but again reminded me not to stop being bold and eager for adventure. In our present, troubled times, it is hard to combine that desire with personal and corporate health issues in mind. But, keep seeking it.
An additional “ah hah”moment to this day was the realization and the appreciation of our National Park System. Never let it be diminished by political or selfish maneuvering. Better than medicine in a bottle…..a walk in the woods!!
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