HIKE MARYLAND - 2nd post

This is something I've thought about for quite some time, and hopefully there are others out there who also have an interest. My family and I are going to Hike Maryland. One hike a month, different locals. We live in a beautiful state, and since having surgery and losing the weight, I now have the physical ability and the want to start checking it out. I will pick an area and post the details. Just email me privately with any interest or questions or ideas. Here's the 1st hike: Date: Saturday April 14 Time: 10AM Place: Oregon Ridge Park/ 13401 Beaver Dam Road ****eysville, MD 21030 - http://midatlantichikes.com/oregonridge.htm (read about the hike at this website) Rain Date: Hopefully the weather will always cooperate, but if not, we'll assign a rain date. A little park info - The largest county-run park in Baltimore, Oregon Ridge is 1,000 acres of outdoor entertainment. The huge hill used to be popular with skiers before newer resorts arrived, but the park is still a favorite for hiking, climbing, running and hang gliding. There are picnic and play areas and a large amphitheater where the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performs in the summer. Rock concerts are also held throughout the year, hosting such past performers as Eric Burdon and the New Animals and WAR. During the fall, the annual Walthers Grassroots Music Festival gets park goers grooving. While musicians sing and play, hot air balloons soar high above. The Oregon Ridge Hot Air Balloon Festival features colorful balloons that take over the sky -- watch out for the big pink flying pig. -- Stacy Noyes (Photo: Courtesy of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra) We'll keep the hikes kid friendly and not too physically demanding. I look forward to hearing from anyone who wants to join us. No parking or entrance fee. TTFN! TraciL

Traci I'm hoping that this works into my schedule. It sounds like a fun thing to do. I checked out the website when you did the first post and this looks like a perfect beginning hike. Some of the other parks look a bit too ambitious for me but we will see. Hugs, Mo

Sounds like something I would really like to do. Please keep me posted. Adrienne

Adrienne, It was wonderful to see you on Saturday and you definatly need a new picture up!!! You look AMAZING!!!!! Take care! ~Heather PS....Traci, you know I am all about the hikes!!! Wish I could do this one but you know I will have my boots ready for the next one!!!

Thanks Heather for the compliment! Have fun on your vacation. Maybe the next hike? TraciL

I'll be posting more reminders as the time gets closer. Send me your private email, and I'll send you the D&B pic album. TraciL

will we need hiking boots or will our cross training/aerobic shoes work? I'm all the way in Southern Maryland and I'm going to work hard to attend this. Bunches of hugs Marcy