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| Photos: Along The Trail | Map: Track Mike |
Hello Readers,
Wow, this is more fun than I imagined all ready. My name’s Ben and I’m the son of whom most of you thought this blog would be from, Mike DeWitt. It’s been a couple of days since he has been able to post anything so the TBO thought it might be a good idea for me to fill in every now and then.
I’d like you all to know how tremendously we appreciate your following him along his “walk in the woods” and the support that inherently comes with it. Each comment on the blog or letter in the Tribune fuels him more than any pair of expensive new boots, the lightest, warmest tent, or fresh home cooked meal could… well, maybe not so much the latter at this point, 
Plenty of times through out the day, I wonder what he may doing at that same moment. I’m sure the answer to that question, 90% of the time, is “walking”. While I’m at school, he’s walking. While I’m at work, he’s walking. And even while I’m sitting on my butt, watching King of the Hill and eating Doritos, there is a darn good chance he is still walking, never able to shake that slight twinge of hunger.
When my dad writes to us with stories of monsoon quality levels of rain and humidity that clings to him like saran wrap, don’t pity him, that’s not the point of his words. He desperately wants to bring you along on this trip, for the good and the bad. Please check back regularly for updates, read what he has to say, and wish him luck.
Oh yes, and if you’re of the sort that prays, please keep him in mind.
Thank you for reading,
Ben DeWitt
Posted by Penny Stanisavljevich, St. Petersburg, FL on 11/01 at 03:13 PM
My idea of hiking has been at most 7 miles so I can’t imagine what you’re going through. After reading your article in the Tampa Tribune, it inspired me to find out what it would be like to hike more than my 7 mile comfort zone. Looking forward to reading the updates. Take care out there!
Posted by Clau Ordonez, Tampa, FL on 11/01 at 01:45 PM
Thank you for the update! At my office, we are following the trip every single day. This is a great adventure that we get to live with him! Right now we are wondering about the Park he was at. That’s one of those State Parks I haven’t hiked yet and hope to get the inspiration to do so when I read about it. Thanks for bringing this home!
Posted by Sandy Schabert, on 10/31 at 10:55 PM
Hi,
I think it is a wonderful idea having Mike’s son Ben fill in. He writing is very good. Between Ben and Claudia,Mike’s wife, we are sure to be kept up to date on Mike’s journey on the trail.
A family affair. Great!
Posted by Rick Yonke, Lutz, Fl. on 10/31 at 09:57 PM
Ben:
Thanks for the update. You’re a good writer! If you follow in your dad’s footsteps you’ll have a rewarding career ahead!
I’m following his adventure almost every day. Hiking isn’t the most exiting thing to do for many Americans. But it’s the best way to see our country and to learn to appreciate what we have.
To Mike; show us on a map where you are each day. Or a Lat/Long reading. We’re following your progress!
Stay safe!
Rick in Lutz
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Posted by Jill Bowling, Riverview on 12/12 at 04:25 PM
I found the blog on the website and keep up with the reports every now and then. I travel in North Florida often and know of some of these places and the beauty of land in the panhandle. I look forward to returning to this site for more reports and pictures. Thank you for bringing this all home to us in this busy metropolitan area!!!