“Any understanding of this nation has to be based, and I mean really based, on an understanding of the Civil War…  It was the crossroads of our being, and it was a hell of a crossroads.” – Shelby Foote The Appalachian Trail winds its way through landscapes incredibly rich in history. All along its length, from Springer Mountain to Katahdin, a thru-hiker will be hard-pressed … Continue reading Hiking with History on the Appalachian Trail: The Civil War Corridor, Part 1