Spruce Mountain Hike September 6, 2013

We could not have asked for a better day for hiking up Spruce Mountain.  The weather was the perfect temperature and there was not a cloud in the sky.  Everyone made it up and down the mountain in good form.   The fire tower  gave us a spectacular 360 degree view of the world.  We could see the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Camel's Hump, Mt. Ascutney, Killington as well as East Montpelier Elementary School!   It was very chilliy up in the tower, quite a contrast to the warm sun on the rocks. We also took time for Nature Journaling and created a list of seasonal words and spent time drawing.  We also had some caterpillars join us on top, aptly named Spruce and Bruce.  A huge thank you to Laurie, Karen, Kim, Flor, Becky, Kristina and Willy.  The Medal for Bravery goes to Willy who drove all seven boys in one car.  We ended the day with a dance party in the parking lot!  An incredible day was had by all!

 Taking a break at the caves.

 James exploring the caves.

 More cave exploring.

 Danielle gets to the top of the caves.

 Karen, always ready to Nature Journal.

 Jenna holding on!

 Sebastian high above.

 Willy, Tom and Dane looking off to the White Mountains and New Hampshire.

 Tom and Dane enjoying the warmth of the sun.

 James and Jordon.

 Sebastian and Calen having a lunch break.

 Great Friends!   Mia, Claire, Molly and Serena.

 Mountain Ash berries from the tower.

 Danielle and James in the tower.

 Dane and Tom, what you can't feel is the cold breeze at the top!

 Mrs. Knoedler taking in the view of East Montpelier.

 Not a cloud in the sky. A perfect 360 degree view.

 Phoebe, Julia, Kate, Emily and Ginger Nature Journaling 

 Busy capturing seasonal words.

 The whole team!

 We finished with a dance party in the parking lot.

 Two more group photos.