Ten mildly aging square dancers stage for their final ascent in a weekend of hiking four states on the Appalachian Trail--this trailhead being in the Caledonia State Park near Gettysburg, PA.  They are from left; Sue Brooks, Don Karger, Roberta Karger, Mark and Nancy Meinzer (standing), Dick and Rosa Hatfield and Terry Wolf kneeling, and Jane and Russ Matz (right).

The white, brick sized mark on the tree (center background) is a trail blaze found along the entire length of the trail to help guide hikers.  These blazes and other routine maintenance along the trail's 2,179 miles from Maine to Georgia are done by local hiking clubs who are very deserving of appreciation by all of us who treasure this marvelous facility; the grand daddy of America's hiking trails.

Please stop by Saturday for the conclusion of our delightful adventure.