Monday, July 22, 2013

First Stop -- Douthat State Park

The first stop in our journey led us to Douthat State Park nestled along the VA-WVA border east of Staunton.  Our strategy of exiting the Northern Neck during peak heat and humidity was validated as the climate improved with the altitude.  However, we were having difficulty mentally adjusting to the campsite mindset having been treated to Dom Perignon and Chateau d’Yquem the night before – clearly now we were in Budweiser territory!





Douthat is lined with miles and miles of trails.  We opted for the trail around the lake which made for an ideal mid-morning hike.  



Then we got underway for what we thought would be a short trip to our next destination.

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