Rock Climbing at Rocks State Park, Maryland

I can't believe we are only one hour away from this natural treasure. We took the kids to climb in the area of the King and Queen Seat - Soaring natural rock outcrops that provided breathtaking views, as well as a challenge to the skilled climber. (We found out later that this climb was rated a 5.5).Once believed to be a ceremonial gathering place of the Susquehannock Indians, the King and Queen Seat soars above Deer Creek at a height of 190 feet. There are many vertical rock faces on the outcrop some of which are as high as 94 feet. Definitely use caution in this area. Unfortunately, due to a slight fear of heights, I not only passed on the climbing, but I couldn't manage to scoot out to the edge of the outcrop to take one of of those breathtaking views.

We climbed with another family, so four adults managed to belay and sheppard five children quite successfully on yet another gorgeous day. This is a blip of Lewis on his second ascent.