We're all glued to the Weather Channel here in Front Royal!  Looks like the skies will be clear for the hike though.  Any rain is scheduled to roll in between 1:00 and 2:00. You can call hike leader Tom Johnson tomorrow morning for an update if you wish: 703-615-5611.  Just bring rain gear.  (Believe it or not, an umbrella works great on the Trail.)  And there are spots where we can cut the hike short.

If the weather truly looks threatening by 1:00, we will close booths down and move Daisy's Girls, the Juliette Gordon Low performance, and the designation ceremony to the Warren County Community Center at 538 Villa Avenue in Front Royal.  Daisy's Girls will run at 2:00 and the ceremony will begin with the honor guard at 3:10.

The thru-hiker presentations at the Chamber of Commerce (106 Chester St) will take place at 11 and 12:30 regardless of weather (just like a thru-hike!).

Our Appalachian Duo musicians will move to The Lucky Star on Main Street for any remaining sets.  The adventure continues!

40% chance (and diminishing) of rain for Saturday, the big event!  In case of rain, Daisy’s Girls, the Juliette Gordon Low performance, and the Designation Ceremony will move to the Warren County Community Center, 538 Villa Avenue. Thru-hiker presentations will take place as scheduled at the Chamber of Commerce, 106 Chester St. Watch this space for further weather-related updates.

In the meantime, check out our new entry about our Quest-making competition under the Quests tab. Participants will win a special patch and best Quest will win a free weeknight staycation at Skyland Lodge in the Shenandoah National Park.

Countdown to the Big Day.  Watch this blog for regular updates.  Events page for April 21 event schedule. Press Releases for - um - press releases.  Quests for Questing sneak previews and competition details.  Earn one of 200 limited edition commemorative patches for completing all five inaugural Quests by October 15. First done, first served!

To sign up for PATC Guided Hike at 9am on April 21, please visit our Facebook event site!  Space is limited.  Hikers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.