Massanutten East, Shawl Gap / Sherman Gap, GWNF, VA

Photos by Ken Clark and Michael Juskelis, 2002/11/09.

On the ridge of Massanutten East, heading towards Sherman Gap.

Annie (sitting), Andy, Elizabeth.

Looking East Toward Shenandoah National Park from Massanutten East Trail.

The group at lunch. Back row: Greg, Stella, Larry, Liz, Annie (the dog), Karl, Tom, Arden.
Front row: Robin, Matthias, Carla, Andy, Dave, Ken.

Peeking through the trees at the South Branch of the Shenandoah River.

Robin and Matthias.

Witch Hazel, the only shrub/tree in the region that blooms in the winter.

Andy says that this fungus is some sort of stalk puffball. Mike identified it as "hot lips".

We rarely see snakes in November, so finding this smooth green snake was a high point.

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