SW1 Retired Hamburg School teacher Suzanne Williamson is all smiles as she reaches the Pacific Ocean. (Photo courtesy of Suzanne Williamson)
Retired Hamburg School teacher Suzanne Williamson is all smiles as she reaches the Pacific Ocean. (
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Retired Hamburg School teacher Suzanne Williamson storms the beach! (
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Retired Hamburg School teacher Suzanne Williamson reaches the Pacific Ocean.
Retired Hamburg School teacher Suzanne Williamson completed her cross-country journey, reaching the Pacific Ocean in Washington state Sunday, Aug. 11.
Her bicycle trip of more than 3,700 miles began May 8 in Washington, D.C.
“I arrived on the beach and immediately FaceTimed my husband, Brian,” Williamson said. “He opened up a beer and we toasted. I had picked up a beer at a deli before arriving. Cheers!”
For Williamson, a veteran who lives in Milford, Pa., the journey was the thrill of a lifetime.
“I am thankful that Warrior Expeditions chose and believed in me and the six other veterans to participate in this epic journey of a lifetime across America,” she said. “There have been so many incredible people that have become friends that I’ve met along the way that helped all of us complete this journey. What a way to begin retirement!”
The ride was made possible by Rails to Trails Conservancy and Warrior Expeditions, an outdoor therapy program that helps veterans transition from their wartime experiences through long-distance outdoor expeditions.
