This afternoon adventure started with a question that actually has been percolating for about a month. In the beginning of August we hiked Leidy Peak (12,000ft) with my Sister Kira and Brother-in-law Adam.

On the way back, the Bird Nerds (Adam and Rachel), kept debating whether or not the gray bird swooping along the trail was a Clark's Nutcracker or a Gray Jay (Canada Jay). It's a neat bird; but honestly, to me I just latched onto the name Gray Jay because my Silver XJ Jeep needed a name, and we cannot abide an unchristened vehicle in this household. 

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Over the next month, the question festers and I admit to being more curious about the bird than I let on, and over Labor Day Weekend we wanted to go for a Sunday Trip: 

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It's time to pack the Crackers and Cheese, we're going on a Picnic.

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I'm ready to perform my Camera Sherpa duties. Photographer is geared up: 

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Did you know that Picachu from Pokamon is based on a real animal called a Pika? 

Photos from the Photographer are coming soon. 

As the sun sets (and it starts to get cold), you always want Just One More Photo: 

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