History

Myron Avery: The Architect of the Appalachian Trail

Myron Avery: The Architect of the Appalachian Trail

A brief overview on the man who turned Benton MacKaye's vision into a reality.

Aug 26, 2016 : Taylor Ciambra
Who Was the Oldest Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker?

Who Was the Oldest Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker?

Sandy B. writes... Q: How old was the oldest male through hiker? A: This is a fairly common question, and I think the uncertainty stems from confusing Google results (see below)....

Apr 19, 2016 : Zach
Who was the First Female Thru Hiker?

Who was the First Female Thru Hiker?

Perhaps you've seen this post shared on a hiking or camping Facebook page. With an audience of 45,000 folks and 33,000 shares, it has been spread far and wide in...

Mar 31, 2016 : Caet Cash
The History of Shenandoah National Park

The History of Shenandoah National Park

During the 1920s, the National Park Service was on a campaign to create parks near the population hubs on the east coast. Great Smoky Mountains National Park was one such...

Mar 18, 2016 : Kat Ignatova
The History of the AMC Huts

The History of the AMC Huts

Whether you love ‘em, hate ‘em, or hold no particularly strong opinion either direction, let’s dive into the history of the AMC huts.

Jan 22, 2016 : Kat Ignatova
7 Women Who Made History on the Appalachian Trail

7 Women Who Made History on the Appalachian Trail

Let's give some recognition to the women - both historic and modern - who turned their backs to the naysayers, put on their best hiking shoes, and climbed over 2,000...

Dec 30, 2015 : Kat Ignatova
The History of Mount Washington

The History of Mount Washington

How did a mountain with the worst weather in the world come to be such a tourist destination? Why did this happen? To answer your questions, and more, let’s dive...

Dec 21, 2015 : Kat Ignatova
Park History Profile: George Masa

Park History Profile: George Masa

Masa stood at the prominent height of five foot nothing, and weighed in at 100 pounds. When taking into consideration just how big, bulky, and ridiculously heavy cameras were in...

Nov 2, 2015 : Kat Ignatova
The History of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The History of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The story in a nutshell: everyone was evicted and then the government made a park. But history is a bit more complicated than that. Let's dive in, shall we?

Nov 2, 2015 : Kat Ignatova
The History of Baxter State Park

The History of Baxter State Park

It's not often I can point to a single person and say, "This guy gets all the credit in making the park." In the case of one Percival Proctor Baxter,...

Oct 22, 2015 : Kat Ignatova