Designed for those who wish to learn more about identifying local wildflowers… Guided day hikes in April and May will be taken to the Thompson Wildlife Management Area on the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Front Royal, Virginia and Balls Bluff Park near Leesburg, VA. A weekend tour with River and Trail Outfitters to the Green Ridge State Forest in western Maryland and the Dolly Sods Wilderness area of West Virginia will give you a look at some truly unique spring flora.
On each hike guides offer wildflower identification checklists, information on the ecology of the special site, and medicinal uses of spring wildflowers. The level of difficulty is non-strenuous to moderate.
Wild Flowers and Wine Tour: Celebrate spring with a wildflower hike through the vineyards of Tarara Winery and along the Potomac Flood Plain, a plan migration route near Lucketts, Virginia. John DeMary, naturalist and wildflower expert, guides you as he identifies and teaches you to identify early spring flora and fauna along the riverbank and trails. The walking tour will take about 2 hours. After the walk enjoy Tarara's award winning wines in the privacy of the outdoor pavilion. Linen tablecloths and their Reserve Wine glass set the stage for comprehensive wine education. You will sample seven of Tarara's premium wines including two Reserve Wines. Wine tasting includes a tasting of their famous Wild River Red served with Ghirardelli premium chocolate. This event also includes a private guided tour of their wine making cave. The Hike and Wine Tour is a "Retreat" style event. It is great for corporate groups, couples, wine connoisseurs, and anyone who can appreciate the love of wildflowers and wine. This event is limited to the Spring season when wildflowers are in bloom.
These events can be scheduled anytime for groups of 10 or more. Based on availability. Certain dates are already scheduled for this event and are listed below, however call for updates, times and newly scheduled dates;
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Price includes: hiking guide and transportation
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