OK, a plan has finally emerged for a western NC hike weekend.

Saturday morning, October 6th -- Kilted hike (exact location to be determined...somewhere in the Montreat / East Asheville vicinity depending on starting time, weather, and determination. Dog-friendly. Spouses and spouselings too, of course.

Lunch -- 12:30 - 1:30 at East Village grill.

Tour of Highland Brewing Company -- 2:00 - 3:00 PM. They usually do tours on Friday but made a special arrangement for us. The brewery shop (pint glasses, shirts, etc.) will be open.

3:00 - 6:00 -- Open.

6:00 - whenever -- Dinner at Jack of the Wood and then take in the Hooligans concert.

Sunday, October 7th. Anyone who is able is welcome to join me on the Blue Ridge Parkway for some hawk watching. I coordinate the local hawk watch site and will be up there counting away.


Who's up for it? I know that my son (maybe both sons) and Barclay will be with me, so that's four. We need a few more to make a genuine rabble!

If you want to come down early I can point you to convenient motels and campgrounds.