Memorial Day 2019 was special as it was the first time I got to get away with my congregation. I spent the weekend at Rocky Gap State Park, which is the first time I've actually been to this particular location. Located right outside Cumberland, the mountain-lined lakefront camp was a perfect location for me to unwind. But more importantly, it presented me with the opportunity to socialize. At my worst, most depressed low, I self-isolate. Years of therapy have taught me the best solution is simply finding fellowship. This camping trip gave me to talk with others and enjoy the outdoors. It also gave me an opportunity to just hang out with other people and not have to talk about work on put on a false face.
I hiked to the summit of
Evitts Mountain, which was not a challenging as I expected. From the camp site, we took the Rocky Trail to the Evitts Mountain HomeSite Trail. From the summit, you can get a great view from the top of a radio tower or you can follow the ridgeline to the MD/PA border where there is a fantastic clearing from both sides of the mountain.
Overall, it was a great experience. But I really enjoyed the company I kept. We spent a large part of the time talking about all types of topics. After the hike, we rolled down to the camp's lakeside beach and I jumped straight in. The water was freezing, but I was so damn hot that it really didn't matter.
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