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Joan's Solo Bike-Camping Adventure
Sun Sept 24 through Wed Sept 27 2006

To celebrate my 50th birthday, I planned an 8-10 day solo bike-camping trip to the Eastern Shore.  When I realized my son's Back-to-School night was right in the middle, I scaled back my plans.  I still had a nice adventure, and I'm looking forward to many more when I have fewer responsibilities next fall.

Sun 9/24:  Arlington to Prince William Forest (51 miles)

Mon 9/25:  Explore Prince William Forest (36 miles)

Tue 9/26:  PWF to Pohick Bay and explore Mason Neck (43 miles)

Wed 9/27: Pohick Bay to Mason Neck, to Arlington, then BTS night @ WL (44 miles)

Total Miles:  174

Extra Weight:  Approximately 30 pounds

Riding away

Leaving home

Scenic Drive in Prince William Forest (Monday)

Campsite in Prince William Forest (Monday)

Tent in background, Crocs under left side of picnic table

lunch stop in Historic Occoquan (Tuesday)

Lunch break at Occoquan park (Tuesday)

Pink Bicycle Tea Room in Historic Occoquan

Campsite at Pohick Bay (Tuesday)

Dinner at Pohick Bay (Tuesday)

How many turtles can fit on a log?

Mason Neck Wildlife Refuge (Wednesday)

Mason Neck Wildlife Refuge

Car-top Boat Launching Area (Wednesday)

Lunch at Belle Haven Marina (Wednesday)