Park Quest 24/7: Nearing the finish line
This morning I pulled the last T-shirt from my duffel bag. It's red, for stop.
I'm in my final day of Park Quest 24/7, a personal challenge: visit all 24 state parks across the state participating in the state's annual Park Quest contest in seven consecutive days.
I've been wearing a different color shirt each day, partially to remind me that I've turned a page and partially to ensure that, well, I remain nominally presentable.
On Day One in Garrett County last Wednesday, the shirt was green for go. Then it was cream, purple, light blue, pink and yellow.
And now red.
If I make it today and finish at Assateague, I'm not sure what I'll do. There were a few moments when I thought the Quest was over. But something always worked out after I took a deep breath or 10 and remembered that my itinerary wasn't cast in stone.
Every day, I got to plug into a fresh brain--a ranger, a naturalist, a volunteer or interpreter--who gave me energy and topped off my cup-half-full disposition.
I am grateful to have had the opportunity to do this and grateful for your company.
So off I go into the rain, to Janes Island, to Pocomoke River and to Assateague, and to the end of Park Quest 24/7.
Comments
Good luck Candy! Team Bay Bougheys is rooting for you! It's been great following this adventure!
Posted by: Heather Boughey | July 13, 2010 7:56 AM
Team Dabrowka seconds Team Bay Boughey's message! We're rooting for you too, as is Green Team Gazette! Thanks for getting us all outdoors and keeping us on the edge of our seats following your progress! No Nature Deficit Disorder here! Go Candy Go!
Posted by: Vicki | July 13, 2010 11:33 AM