Hike at Catoctin Mountain

Saturday morning arrived sunny and warm; not really but it sounds good anyway! It was sunny but not too warm. Piling into the cars, the Senios and Wolds bounced down the road anticipating a day of hiking and fun! Musical hubbub, intermingled with happy chatter and laughter engaged the group until they reached their destination - Catoctin Mountain. Everyone tumble out of the trucks and hit the trail. A short hike brought them to a spectacular view. Swelled with melted snow, the falls gushed gallons of frigid water. With hearty appetites, everyone climbed to the top and devoured sandwiches and homemade chocolate chip cookies. After lunch, everyone ambled away to explore the stream that contributes to Catoctin Falls. Discoveries were made. A deep pool, now filled with icy water was too tempting for the male population. Each one dutifully submerged his head into the austere liquid. A tree, filled with initials from other non-law abiding citizens, now stands with five new names. The younger children uncovered recent evidence of a car accident - a bumper, half submerged in a drainage ditch with glass scattered around. As the sun sank in the western sky, the group dragged their tired bodies back to the warmth and comfort of the trucks. Back at the Senio's home, they enjoyed spaghetti and reviewed the pictures from the day.