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    Linville Gorge Day Trip Hawksbill

    My sons and I had been wanting to do a quick day trip to the Linville Gorge to try out a new Osprey Jib pack for my youngest son, Elliott. It passed with flying colors.

    Near 100% humidity made for a very wet hike, but the cool breezes on the summit of Hawksbill quickly dried us out, and the views were certainly worth the sweat.

    We never made it down into the big ditch, staying on top this time around. We had to get over to see Shirley at Famous Louise's. She set us up with a jelly sampler (good move), and we came home with three jars -- souvenirs for Momma. When Momma sees these pictures, I'm dead meat! Gotta have a little adventure, and it's not nearly as bad as it looks.

    We had a great time, and I can't wait until this fall for the big hang. I hope you enjoy the pics. Check out the heart-shaped lichen. We don't lichen the Gorge, we LOVE the Gorge.

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    Man o man that looks like a great time!

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    Wonderful pics! Thanks for posting!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Salty View Post
    ..... We don't lichen the Gorge, we LOVE the Gorge.

    Salty
    I "lichen" the way you think!

    My daddy took me in the Big Ditch the first time back in the 60's and here I am still going back. Great memories and bonds "you be forming" with those boys.

    Hawk-the misty memory eye!

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    Looks like you got some good views,what a place! Hickery(formerly of Mt Holly)
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    Yeah, Mom would love those pictures of the kids dangling out on the end of the rocks (just above another rock)
    Easy to see they loved the trip as well as you did!
    I too will something make and joy in it's making

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    Them fellers had a high ol' time. I know that rock!!!!!!!!!!
    My Dad took me to the Gorge as well.
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    Looks like yall had a great time and now some great memories. Can you tell me more aobut the heart rock?

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    Yeah!

    You're meat!!

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    Glad you had a good time with the kids Salty!
    (I'm looking to getting my kids (son-30 and daughter-24) back up this fall with me. Can't wait!)

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