Write up: Kathy Countryman

Trip Organizer: Kathy Countryman

Hike Leaders: Bobbie Scarpino, Carolyn Eastman, George Fogg

Photos: Mary Pat Connors, Jim Wasielewski

The club’s first 100th anniversary trip, which was held at Pipestem State Park in West Virginia, included 42 intrepid travelers who made the most of the park’s beautiful scenery, many activities and amenities, and comfortable accommodations. Most of the attendees also enjoyed visiting New River Gorge National Park (about an hour north of Pipestem) as well.

In addition to the three “official hikes” that participants enjoyed, group members gathered in smaller numbers to go white water rafting, ziplining, horseback riding, sightseeing, and hiking in and outside the park. We ate, drank, and made merry on several occasions, most notably at a cocktail party given by Tom O’Hara and Patty Durnin. There were also campfires, dinners, games, and other fun hosted by hospitable attendees…in other words, “a good time was had by all!”

Everyone arrived home in one piece with many happy memories of a great trip spent with special friends.