Following our Son on his Trek on the AT.

Join us as we track Will Rhyne as he completes his first thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail.

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Monday, May 31, 2010

Time for a Change

Here's the latest on Will and his AT adventure. He made it to Linden, VA where he picked up the latest mail drop. He said it was the "best" box yet. I was a little worried when packing it up since Rex and I were sitting in the post office parking lot packing it up. I thought the items would be too random to be useful but Will said it was just what he needed. I guess that is Mother's Intuition.

After getting the box and sharing the contents, Will moved on to Front Royal. He is doing well and is looking forward to our visit next week. I should back up and tell you he did have a bear encounter while in the Shenandoah. He was enjoying a hike when up ahead he spotted three bear cubs, knowing that Momma Bear had to be close he remained still and waited for the rest of his group to reach him. Sure enough, they spotted Mom not too far from the cubs and she created a spectacular diversion giving her cubs the time needed to climb a tree. Will and the others enjoyed the display from afar and says he got some pretty good shots of the Bear Family. Still waiting to see those but promise to add new photos when we get his old media card - a new card was one of the things in the box he received last week.

Will decided he would enter Harper's Ferry by water so he and a few others are on a three day Canoe Trip with Front Royal Canoes. I am sure he has been missing being on the water. Tanner and I have been missing him on the water for sure. Can't wait to hear how everything is going. More to come ~ Happy Memorial Day to everyone.

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