Hiking the Appalachian Trail

This past weekend Andrew and I went with some friends to Harper's Ferry. We started our day off early in the morning on Saturday, and made the hour and a half drive to Harper's Ferry. We had reserved a campsite at the KOA (because it's off season, no other campsites were open- bummer). We set up our tent, a huge 8 man tent, and then set out for Gathland State Park, a short 15 minute drive away. We then hiked the 6.5 miles from Gathland SP to Weverton Cliffs. It was a beautiful view, and a perfect day. We then made the grueling mostly uphill hike back, another 6.5 miles. After we got done, we were tired and beat. But the hike was well worth it. We then went back to our campsite for some burgers, hot dogs, and smores. A few mishaps... but overall a wonderful trip. We are grateful for the chance to live close to one of our favorite towns, Harper's Ferry. Andrew and I have gone there at least once every year that we have been married.

Here is a link to the hike that we did: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/22/AR2009012200946.html