A day at the swamp...

Yesterday we went here...



This would be Lake Drummond which is one of just 2 natural lakes in Virginia. We walked 4.5 miles to the lake and 4.5 miles back. It was quite the hike, but well worth it on such a nice fall day.

Lake Drummond is actually inside of The Great Dismal Swamp, but they've built decent paths through the swamp out to the lake. I was a little apprehensive, as I know all sorts of wildlife lives out here, but we survived. No black bear attacks! Layla was startled by a few toads, but other than them, we saw no wildlife.





And this might just be the sweetest picture ever...


We came home and found a few ticks on poor Layla, but J was a hero and removed 'em. Our swamp hike was the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon.