VA, 9th Grayson Highlands (Fall Festival?) Hang, Sept 24-28, 2020

[slowhike]

I'm looking at this one real hard. The problem is I have two hangs I would love to attend on the same weekend. This one and the Trailheadz hang in OHIO. I'm sure both will be Moose-Tastic with cool kids at each

Pro's & Cons :
Pro - I've never been to Ohio
Pro - I've been to Grayson but didn't camp, didn't see any ponies or never hiked on the AT (Anywhere that I recall).
One is less than 2 hrs & the other is over 6 hrs drive.......
Oh and then there always a chance at a Prudy boil class or two.

Cons - I've never been a con but I have transported and been in court with a few.

Maybe I can follow some bread crumbs to find the way behind Phantom or Peeeeety since GroundHog can't get time off for good behavior

I'll check my calendar

Well it would be good with us if you choose this hang.
Can't promise you'll see ponies but Id say there's a real good chance.
And the AT will be there waiting.
Maybe that Purty Boil Contest too!

[Hickery]

Mooseman, I will find you a pony. When the Festival is held, I can buy you a pony (you'll need a minivan).

[Need2noCallahan]

Mooseman, I will find you a pony. When the Festival is held, I can buy you a pony (you'll need a minivan).

Or take the back seat out of your car. (Find on you tide)


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[gunner76]

One of the park Rangers told me a person transported a pony home in her car ...yes a car.

[Phantom Grappler]

Sam and Abbey would notice pony but calm down when finding pony does not eat dogs or dog treats. Still if they sniff pony’s rear end—they might get kicked
Gee, that’s a funny smelling dog!

[Terminator]

Phantom, Grayson was Sam's 1st hang at 6 or 7 mons old. He saw a horse close up. He did not like it! I'm not talking a pony either.

[bonsaihiker]

Are they going to cull the herd this year?

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[slowhike]

Are they going to cull the herd this year?

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I don't know.
I'll ask Marci.

[slowhike]

I will add a note about the wild ponies.
If you find them on a hike, please do not feed them.

I used to take groups backpacking there years ago and didn't think much about it when someone in my group did so but a couple incidents helped me understand that there is a good reason they ask people to not feed the ponies.
Once a girl ran out of what she was feeding the pony and he followed her nipping on her pack and biting her tail.
Another guy did the same and as the pony was insisting on more, he spun around and kicked the guy on his inside thigh.

They have asked people to not disturb resting foals as well.

I'm thinking they also ask that people not pet them, even if they come up to you.
It's best for everyone if they stay wild.

[peeeeetey]

One of the park Rangers told me a person transported a pony home in her car ...yes a car.

I have heard of a horse as a service animal on a plane.