Shenandoah National Park… “ a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows.” Stonyman is one of the many short hikes manageable for my husband Nick and I and our autistic son Jonathan, who has Down Syndrome. He’s a strong young man, but sometimes needs a little extra assistance. He balks at the unsteadiness he feels on the rocky path, so help from our son Matthew and his wife Mya is welcome.
Lately, we’ve luxuriated in the lush green of summer. A deep blue vault shimmers above the crowd of towering oaks.
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