All about the Appalachian Trail
Author | : Leonard M. Adkins |
Publisher | : All About...People |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2020-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 1681570998 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781681570990 |
Rating | : 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Download or read book All about the Appalachian Trail written by Leonard M. Adkins and published by All About...People. This book was released on 2020-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Appalachian Trail is one of the most iconic hiking trails in the world and a testament to the power of cooperation. Winding through fourteen states from Georgia to Maine, the Trail is cared for by thirty-one trail clubs, numerous partnerships, the National Park Service, and Appalachian Trail Conservancy. At 2,200 miles long, the trail attracts millions of hikers per year. In this young reader's book, the author lays out the history of the Appalachian Trail in its many facets. He includes its geological, ecological, and human history, as well as its history as a trail. By weaving these all together, the author allows the reader to better understand one of the world's longest hiking trails.