Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Appalachian Trail - type II fun

Shenandoah National Park Excellent examples of columnar jointing are found in Shenandoah National Park in Precambrian (approximately 570 million year old) greenstones. Greenstones are lightly metamorphosed basalt. These lavas were erupted from rift zones formed during the breakup of the Rodinia supercontinent.
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Post-Hike at Bear Chase Brewery (and miscellaneous pics)

Stopped for some cold libations and a well earned bite to eat at Bear Chase Brewey after our hike was done.