Discover where the barred owl and osprey hunt, explore the cypress grove, and learn about some of the wetland plants like horsetail and arrow arum. This will be an easy, 1.5-mile walk. Mark Battista, 706-9690 Eastern Shore Journey to the wild and secluded Eastern Shore to explore the natural beauty and migrating birds. Visit the Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge and Kiptopeke State Park. Depending upon weather conditions, observe researchers banding birds.
Program includes two miles of hiking.
Stop for lunch at a local eatery to enjoy. And don't forget the remarkable trip across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Travel south from Humpback Rocks Visitor Center along the crest of the Blue Ridge with stops at the Greenstone Trail, Big Spy Mountain, and Indian Gap. A series of short hikes will lead you to inspiring views of the Piedmont and Shenandoah Valley. Bring a packable lunch.