Cool pool

In an attempt to get victory over a geocache that had eluded me several months ago, Darla and I went for a short hike a week ago. The area is narrow mountain pass with a stream bubbling through it, reminiscent of Jones Gap SP in SC. We had the whole area to ourselves, which was an added bonus.

After scrambling up a steep incline to the well-hidden cache, I rewarded myself with a dip in the nearby swimming hole. Since I'd been in the area before, I came prepared.

The water was chilly, but it felt nice after the hike in. The pool itself was probably about chest deep close to the little waterfall. I was too cowardly to get that much of myself wet.

Today is probably warmer than last Friday, and I'm thinking a repeat visit sounds good. Instead, I'm headed out in an hour to do an outdoors story on a nearby state park along the Shenandoah River. I don't think I'm getting in the water, but it does appeal.

Posted by JRC at August 12, 2005 01:06 PM | TrackBack