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SUMMARY:Nature Hike in the Potomac Gorge at Carderock\, Maryland — Smithsonian Associates
DESCRIPTION:Join author and naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley for an autumn nature hike in the scenic Potomac Gorge at Carderock\, Maryland\, and learn how to forest bathe. Hike on the Billy Goat Trail\, section C\, starting at the Carderock climbing area. \nThe trail offers dramatic river vistas and passes through a mature forest of oaks\, hickories\, maples\, beeches\, black walnuts\, and sycamores. Stop along the route to admire trees with their autumn foliage and fruit\, notice birds and other wildlife\, and see wildflowers. Midway in the walk\, enjoy a few moments of forest bathing\, quietly appreciating the splendor of the surroundings. The hike returns to the Carderock climbing area parking lot on the C&O Canal towpath. \nChoukas-Bradley is the author of City of Trees\, The Joy of Forest Bathing\, and several other nature books. \nKnow Before You Go\n\nTour participants meet at Billy Goat Trail C\, North Parking Lot.\nBring water\, a snack\, and comfortable\, sturdy shoes. You must be in good physical condition for this hike.\nThe trail covers some ups and downs and traverses rocks and tree roots. The hike is approximately 2 miles round trip.\nAdditional information will be emailed the week before the tour.\n\nAdditional Date Options for this Tour\n\nOctober 25\nOctober 26\n\nBook Sales Information\n\nPurchase your copy of City of Trees by Melanie Choukas-Bradley here.\nPurchase your copy of A Year in Rock Creek Park by Melanie Choukas-Bradley here.\nPurchase your copy of Finding Solace at Theodore Roosevelt Island by Melanie Choukas-Bradley here.\nSPECIAL NOTE: Politics and Prose is offering a 10% discount to Smithsonian Associates ticket-holders. To claim your discount\, enter the code SPECIAL10 (no space between letters and numbers) in the “Coupon discount” or “Comments” section on Politics and Prose’s check-out page.\n\nGeneral Information\n\nRegistration for this tour will end by 2 p.m. ET on Monday\, October 23\, 2023.\nSmithsonian is a mask-friendly environment. Masks are strongly recommended to be worn on buses at all times and may also be required at various indoor sites.\nFor additional tour information:\n\nStudy Tour Policies\nRefund/Cancellation Policy
URL:https://melaniechoukas-bradley.com/events/potomac-gorge-nature-hike/
LOCATION:Billy Goat Trail\, C North Parking Lot\, Carderock.\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guided Walks & Tours
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