Salmondoah Valley

This weekend, my mom and I took a visit to the beautiful Shen...Shena...Shenan...oh hmm.  I have some trouble pronouncing the name, so I will just call it the beautiful Salmondoah Valley (I did not see any salmon while I was there, however).

This is a picture from the beginning of our trip.  There are many overlooks in this park.

Then I saw an exhibit of a bear at the museum.  There were signs all around that said "BEAR COUNTRY."  I hope I can see at least one bear while I am here.

Then we went on a hike in the woods.  I think Little Fox would like it here very much.  Many bear explorers have gone before me on this trail.

Should I go this way?

Or that way?  Good thing we have a map, and more importantly, lots of snacks for our hike.

Uh oh, here is a stream.  How will I get across without getting my fur wet?  I think I'll hop inside my mom's backpack again and let her figure it out.

Then I saw a painting class - they were painting bears.  But still no bear sighting!  I was getting a little frustrated.

I really wanted to rough it in the great outdoors by camping, but my mom wanted to stay in a cabin.

I reluctantly agreed.  Some humans can be picky about this sort of thing, but I guess these pillows are... *yawn*... nice...zzz...

The next day, we did another hike.  This one had a spectacular view at the top.

My mom would not let me get any closer to the ledge because it was a beary long way down.

It was such a great view that a picture cannot do it justice.  So I took a video.

Okay, it was just about time to head home.  I stopped at the gift shop to pick up some postcards to mail to my friends.

Then I saw it - a real, live bear.  This bear was nice enough to take a picture with me.  We shook paws and then went home.  It was a beary nice visit to Salmondoah Valley.  I highly recommend it if you have the time.