Hiking in the Shenandoah National Forest

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Hiking in the Shenandoah National Forest

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We did our longest hike so far in Geyser's life...2.5 hours, and on such a gorgeous trail. We are way behind in rainfall so far this year (once again), so the river was down and we were able to cross it three times.

I swear, this little girl is part mountain goat! She'll scale hills that seem near vertical, and climbs on everything, walking across logs suspended over water without a second thought (of her own accord, mind you).

I don't have the patience to deal with too many pictures (took a ton that day), but here are a couple...

What a face!

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My little mountain goat...

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She is really becoming a wonderful trail companion :stickman:
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They do love the trails, my girl climbs up and down the steepest rocks! What a beautiful face !!!
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Excellent! I personally like the one of her in front of the lake better;)
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Gorgeous girl! I have to second Asheley's opinion - that shot is beautiful!
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Yes...that is one of my current favorites<g>
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Nice to have that forest close by! :love: She is turning into a good looking young lady! 8-)
And yes, DS's tend to have 4paw drive. I have seen them navigate walls, slopes and ravines that I would not even venture with a rope.And I have one missing in VA still, with continued sightings, by now with buns of steel, no doubt, from navigating that kind of terrain.
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I am so sorry that little stinker is still missing, but so glad to hear there are continued sightings! I'll bet her whole body is hard as rock...
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Nice pics, can I make the ear joke :dsdoubt: Don't go hiking with strong winds, or hang on to her real tight :dssmile: (They all have a "bat-ear"stage, the head will grow into it)
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Marjolein wrote:Nice pics, can I make the ear joke :dsdoubt: Don't go hiking with strong winds, or hang on to her real tight :dssmile: (They all have a "bat-ear"stage, the head will grow into it)
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Yes...she does have large 'uns! Coming from the GSD world, it doesn't bother me a bit :mrgreen:
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