Grayson Highlands State Park

Gary ran a marathon here last weekend. Ollie and I went with him to cheer him on and enjoy some of the park sites.  This state park is located about 30 minutes east of Damascus, VA. It has numerous hiking/horse back riding trails, including the Appalachian Trail, and some of the most beautiful views these mountains have to offer.  

Gary all ready to race

At the starting line...Gary's on the far right

On your mark, get set, GO! Run, Gary, Run!!!

Ollie was so excited to see his daddy and give him hugs of encouragement at the 9 mile aid station

What did Ollie and I do while Gary was running the last 17 miles of his race? We did a little bit of everything.  

A little bike riding around the campgrounds

We pushed each other on the swing set

We went on a really nice hike

Taking it all in before hiking up to Massie Gap

Almost to the top.  The views were incredible

At the top of Massie Gap

Wild ponies live in this state park, so we got to check those guys out

Ollie can say he has hiked on the Appalachian Trail

Our view hiking back down to the meadow where we had our picnic lunch

It couldn't have been a more gorgeous day. Ollie and I really enjoyed hiking around and seeing everything.  Gary ran a great race and finished within his time goal