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How I Went From Hating To Loving Hiking
Just wanted to give a brief glimpse of how my attitude towards hiking changed over the years! Growing up All my life I have lived in cities, growing up in...
Great Walks in History
The climb out of any trail town is always a little brutal. Your belly is a bit bigger than usual, your food bag is fuller, and it's always uphill. It...
Take The Side Trail: Hike the A.T. While Enjoying Some Thrills on the Side
Have some extra money for splurging? Want to get a small dose of the days of old when you were one with society? It doesn’t have to be all work...
The History of Shenandoah National Park
PRESIDENT BARTLET: Shenandoah National Park, right here in Virginia! We should organize a staff field trip to Shenandoah. I could even act as the guide. What do you think? JOSH:...
7 Women Who Made History on the Appalachian Trail
I've noticed a pattern. In my research of parks, mountains, and other places of interest on the Appalachian Trail, I've come across a great deal of names. A great deal of...
The History of Mount Washington
Here’s a surprise – people like the view from tall mountains. Shocking, right? This is especially true when the view is from “The Largest Mountain in a Given Location”. Then...
Park History Profile: George Masa
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The History of Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Basics Name: Great Smoky Mountains National Park Location: Tennessee, USA; North Carolina, USA Size: 522,419 acres Key Features: Clingmans Dome, Newfound Gap, Chimney Tops, Laurel
The History of Baxter State Park
Basic Info Name: Baxter State Park Location: Maine, USA Size: 209,501 acres Key Features: Mount Katahdin, the Appalachian Trail History It's not often I can point to a single person and
7 Things About the AT’s Past That Might Surprise You
1) The AT was originally planned to connect a massive network of quasi-socialist utopian communities. Created in 1921 by a former Forest Service employee named Benton MacKaye, the original proposal