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2018 Thru Hike, Appalachian Trail, Hiking, History

Hiking with History on the Appalachian Trail: The Civil War Corridor, Part 1

“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

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2018 Thru Hike, Appalachian Trail, Hiking, History, Videos

Hiking with History: Shenandoah National Park

For many long-distance hikers, the value of Shenandoah National Park is usually measured in easy trail miles, beautiful views, plentiful black bears, and easily accessible waysides where they can fuel up on cheeseburgers and blackberry milkshakes. These are all great features of the park. But another characteristic, one that I believe enriches the thru-hiking experience (or any hiking experience for that matter), is the park’s … Continue reading Hiking with History: Shenandoah National Park

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