Monday, August 15, 2005

Hazel Mountain & American Indian Powwow




On Saturday, I took an 8 mile moderate/strenuous (1600 ft elevation increase) circuit hike in 90oF in Hazel Mountain with several steep ascents and descents, and several water crossings, along the Sam's Ridge and White Rocks trails in SNP. The hike features good views, a waterfall, a visit to a small cave, and a swimming hole. There were so many butterflies and spider webs.

On the way back, stopping by the Sunnyside Farms Square, an elegant shop in Washington, VA, for ice cream. http://www.sunnysidefarms.com/organic/stores.htm

On Sunday, I visited the National Museum of the American Indian which sponsored a National Powwow at the MCI Center. I enjoyed the exhibits, dance performance by Kanata Native Dance Theatre group visiting form NY, and even joined the group to do “duck dance” on the stage. http://www.nmai.si.edu/subpage.cfm?subpage=dc&second=visitor&third=powwow

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