January 12, 2020 Roanoke Campground and Chestnut Ridge Loop

The end to a balmy January day.

13,000 fitbit steps,
a body filled with Vitamin D,
a soul soaked in gratitude,
and some dirt on our shoes.💓

From our house to this tree 👇👇👇, is approximately 4000 steps.

Our neighborhood backs up to the ROANOKE MOUNTAIN CAMPGOUNDS (milepost 120 on the BRP.)

10-15 minutes of walking.... and we are in a paradise of trails, nature, no cars, and few people.

Yes, it is JANUARY..... and we are soaking up Mother Nature's gift to us. 

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

CHESTNUT RIDGE TRAIL is one of Roanoke's most popular trails. Directly across the entrance to the campground, the sign leads you to the figure-8 trail.

Obviously, we were not loners.😁😁😁The parking lot was at capacity.

In fact, I've heard that just about every outdoor walking, hiking, climbing, jumping trail within 30 miles of the Roanoke Valley were jammed with people.....getting a dose of fresh air and sunshine.

It was the perfect day to get my new shoes covered in dirt ........ 

PS....... total walking miles for January = 38!!!