We were occupied with sports and travel every weekend this autumn, and as a result, did not go on a single camping trip during the most beautiful season in Appalachia. So when it was warm and sunny on the day after Christmas, we took advantage of it and hiked for the first time in months.
Our kids were disappointed that we didn’t have a white Christmas this year, but when the temperature hit 54 degrees (12° C) on December 26 , I didn’t complain.
I was excited to finally bring my new lens on a hometown hike, and was thrilled at how well it worked in the low light of the forest.
In December the stream can easily be dripping with icicles. This year, there was no ice – only liquid. And our daughter stepped into it fording the stream.
Luckily the sun shone on us – and her cold wet jeans – for the return hike to the car.
This is my entry for the Daily Post: Warmth photo challenge.
Butterfly Mind 
7 responses to “Warm winter hike”
Beautiful photo’s, I am glad the baby could get dry going back, the photo with dad and daughter is priceless thank you for sharing….
Beautiful!
It is so beautiful! The pictures are amazing,I hope you had a fun time because we had a good time reading and seeing them. 🙂
had to be a great day. sensational photos.
beautiful pic, It must be really nice right?
Those views could make me take up hiking. They are even more stunning than those here in Oregon. I’m glad you were able to enjoy a mild and sunny Christmas.. Great photography.
Really amazing! I think It was a best moment of your life