Connor was impressed with this bird display
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I was amused by the level of detail that went into this moonshine display. Between the instructions and the detailed mock-ups, I think I could do it myself now. Of course, as someone there commented, they may just assume that it's such common knowledge there's no reason not to write it all out.
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Mockup of a still
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This salt kettle was buried during the Civil War to keep Federal troops from finding it -- and wasn't found again until 1961.
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Connor liked the farming equipment
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3-d map of the park
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After the stop at the visitor's center, we went on a trail hike. Interesting plant Don found but hasn't yet identified
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Gorgeous rhododendron pic
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The kids examining the details of the rocks
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Kailyn and Connor on a rock
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More rhododendrons -- nice buds in this pic
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This used to be a natural bridge, until the bridge fell through
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Gorgeous lush woods
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Interesting overhang area
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Connor checking the number on a post (the post #s corresponded with interesting info in the trail guide, and the kids both loved finding the posts and hearing about what they were seeing)
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Dina, Kailyn, and Connor
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One last rhododendron pic
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June 24: Back to the house. These are the beams the guys installed on Friday. We hadn't planned them, but they could be useful structurally to ensure that the central beam can never sag.
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Several beam pics follow from different angles. The central post is just temporary
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