Elevation of Mt Solon, VA, USA

old depot in Stokesville, constructed in 1902 by the Chesapeake Western Railway

Columbine II On the Brakes

RED CROSSBILL Loxia curvirostra MALE Procuring Gravel on the upper Briery Branch Road in the Mountains of western Virginia. Photo by Peter Wendelken

Shenandoah Valley Farm

Back Taxi

RED CROSSBILL Loxia curvirostra MALE in a Tree on the upper Briery Branch Road in the Mountains of western Virginia. Photo by Peter Wendelken

RED CROSSBILL Loxia curvirostra FEMALE in a Tree on the upper Briery Branch Road in the Mountains of western Virginia. Photo by Peter Wendelken

From the deck

Virginia view

The older two boys, Raven and I hiked up to the top of a trail that brought us just above the natural chimneys. What an amazing view from up there!

view from the wood shop

the view from the top of the mill

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All Curves

Lover's Leap

Connie Overhead

Natural Chimneys

Long view of the frame.

Natural Chimneys 2

View at Mossy Creek, VA

Measure Twice!

Bridge Crossing Moffett creek

Braley Pond

Katie's Pics

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Natural Chimneys

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Natural Chimneys

NATURAL CHIMNEY'S

Dave - B&W

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College days

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College days

Katie's Pics

Katie's Pics

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Visiting the Natural Chimneys on our weekend away. What an amazing place. Sparks my love of geology to explore the rocks and the caves!