tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-846149549872365046.post1779975802767670594..comments2023-12-27T02:54:06.663-08:00Comments on Silver Spring Wanderer: Old Rag: Deep Snow EditionSilver Spring Wandererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06056029848394559990noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-846149549872365046.post-54093506384108997642014-03-03T15:57:00.046-08:002014-03-03T15:57:00.046-08:00Thanks, Bob. It was great to see you, too!Thanks, Bob. It was great to see you, too!Silver Spring Wandererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06056029848394559990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-846149549872365046.post-53796125264726908992014-02-26T19:34:52.507-08:002014-02-26T19:34:52.507-08:00Awesome pics. The picture of you guys in the chu...Awesome pics. The picture of you guys in the chute looks like you are at 15,000 plus on a world class alpine mountain. Almost Alpine. So good to see the four of you in the Old Rag parking lot.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07605415882134695492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-846149549872365046.post-42996494808819664502014-02-20T08:20:41.325-08:002014-02-20T08:20:41.325-08:00Rachel, Thanks for the kind words! Harpers Ferry i...Rachel, Thanks for the kind words! Harpers Ferry is a great place to visit. I would definitely recommend checking out Maryland Heights and walking along the C&O Towpath for both scenery and flowers. Loudon Heights is also nice, as is the Appalachian Trail south of Harpers Ferry. If you will have a car, Weverton Cliffs is also a nice hike. All of these can be done as out-and-backs, so when your little one gets tired, you can just turn back. More detailed descriptions of the hikes in the area can be found at hikingupward.com and midatlantichikes.com. As to flowers, we've had a hard winter here, so I'm guessing in early April, you will see the earliest blooming spring flowers in the Harpers ferry area (e.g. Bloodroot, Spring Beauty, Cut-Leaf Toothwort, etc. Maybe some Skunk Cabbage down along the C&O canal). The Towpath is also a great place to see turtles sunning themselves in the spring and birds such as herons. Let me know if you have more questions.Silver Spring Wandererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06056029848394559990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-846149549872365046.post-42623838042831914012014-02-19T18:29:47.755-08:002014-02-19T18:29:47.755-08:00Just found your site by searching for wildflowers ...Just found your site by searching for wildflowers and Harpers Ferry. We're planning a trip in form April 5-13. Mind if I ask, what might be in bloom? Do you recommend any trails…we have a adventurous 3 year old…I'm a land steward, my spouse a botanist. We're also native plant growers. I appreciate your time and your lovely blog. Rachel Mackowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01037047211488680451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-846149549872365046.post-60355942546189769842014-02-18T10:31:45.139-08:002014-02-18T10:31:45.139-08:00So beautiful. I think I actually prefer being on ...So beautiful. I think I actually prefer being on Old Rag in the winter!Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715911801597220531noreply@blogger.com