Those of you who joined me to scout out our campsite for this year's retreat will notice that this image shows that the lake we planned to swim in is even lower than it was when we saw it in May! As you can see below, I did swim in it with some Summer Scholars, but the mud was deep and it was no fun getting in and out of the water, so we're adapting our plans...
I will be scouting out two possible alternatives the week before we meet and I'll go for the one with the most water and the promise of a cooling dip. The St. Mary's Wilderness Area is supposed to have a small falls and a swimming hole. Originally the plan was for a short, easy backpack into a campsite from which we could swim. We can still backpack into the woods, but the trail will be a bit more challenging. Alternatively, we could "car-camp" on Bald Mountain and take a short day-hike for our mountain swim - without our heavy backpacks. But no matter where we choose, any spot near the Blue Ridge Parkway is likely to be a good one.
Think about the options and we'll decide when we meet on Friday the 21st - see you then!
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