Our 2nd Annual Washington II Washington trip is centered around a hike to the top of Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park; along the way we’ll visit farms, teach camping and wilderness skills, play outdoor games, build campfires, share ghost stories, and devour S’mores! Please find out how you can help to make it happen.
Here’s a look at our 2011 itinerary:
Tuesday, August 3
- 6:00 – 9:00 pm — Pre-trip Bar-B-Q in D.C.
Wednesday, August 4
- Leave D.C. around 10:00 a.m., driving in vans toward Shenandoah National Park.
- Arrive late afternoon at Big Meadows Campground near Stanley, Virginia.
- Evening Activity — Games, Campfire, and more.
Thursday, August 5
- Morning Activity — Art Projects
- Afternoon visit to a farm to play with goats, sheep, cows and chickens!
- Evening Activity — Games, Lessons in Hiking Basics, and more.
Friday, August 6
- Day hike to waterfalls and swimming hole.
Saturday, August 7
- Hike to the top of Old Rag Mountain!
- Hang out, take pictures at the summit, and enjoy the view.
- Closing Ceremony around the campfire, and present Hiker Awards.
Sunday, August 8
- Drive back to Washington, D.C., with a couple of group stops along the way.

Help this trip become an ongoing reality! Even $1, $5, or $10 makes a difference.
