Days 49-52 May 21-24 Black Bear Resort to Damascus, VA and Home for Injury Recovery Day 49 Black Bear Resort to above Watauga Lake After breakfast at Big Bear Resort (outside Hampton, Tennessee), we were shuttled to the trailhead. Rocky didn't like riding in the golf cart, especially when we hit a large bump. The weather today was excellent, and the trail was mostly mud-free. We passed by the Laurel Fork Shelter. It's one of the few rock shelters I've seen. Laurel Fork Shelter There were several beautiful bridges crossing the Laurel Fork Creek. The creek and bridges were worth today's hike. Laurel Fork Creek This lizard ran out on a rock and just sat there as I took its picture. I touched it on the back, and it was gone. Commando and I took a lunch break and filled our water bottles. We camped above Watauga Lake and enjoyed a great view. Watauga Lake Day 50 Watauga Lake to Hickory Flat Branch Trail conditions were great today. Other than the long climbs and a b