July 17, 2005
Mt. Mitchell
Beth, glad to see you got my flowers.
Cate and I went to the mountains this weekend to escape the heat. More specifically, we went to Mount Mitchell as it has a nice campground somewhere around 5300 feet (the summit is around 6400, highest point east of the Mississippi). Because of the altitude, and Mitchell's own way of making weather we spent most of that time in a cloud, literally, and had a good storm overnight but that was welcome as our tent is sturdy and there is nothing like sleeping in a storm.
It is good to escape our brutal heat every once in a while and spending the weekend in the mid-to-upper sixties helps clear the head. I am also a sucker for Mt. Mitchell. I like everything from its hard-core trails (Deep gap trail is probably the 2nd hardest I have been on in the state), to its corny exhibits. We spent the weekend at the one car-camping site at the park and took lots of extra comforts, including the dog. As soon as we got home and felt the heat, I think we both decided that we should do it again soon
For you perusal, these photos were taken this weekend.
Posted by dmason at July 17, 2005 07:48 PM