On June 18 we will be taking a road trip to Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia. This is a pretty mountain park with high vistas, waterfalls, and historic buildings. The best part is the wild horses that live on the balds.
We will meet at the Colonial Heights Ingles parking lot next to McDonalds at 8:00 AM. We'll then carpool to the park. It is 81 miles to the park and will take about 1 1/2 hours to get there. We'll hang out at the park for a few hours before heading back.
Getting to the horses will require a little hike up some rolling hills. It's not difficult. You will be walking through grassy fields so high socks and long pants are recommended due to fleas and ticks.
Bring some snacks and water with you. We will arrive around 9:30 and stay until around noon. If anyone is interested we can stop for lunch on the way back.
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| All photos taken June 6, 2014 |
You won't need a long telephoto lens to photograph the horses. They will right up to you looking for a handout and will chew on your pack, clothes, etc. Expect for a cuteness overdose when you see the little foals.
Richard Siggins will be your leader for this outing. Contact him at r.siggins@charter.net or 423-416-1258 if you have questions.
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| The foals learn the art of begging quickly |
