This a compilation of books that we have read, and we continue adding to this list. The books are about topics ranging from history and different cultures to the outdoors and environmental concerns. The purpose of adding the Book tab to the Paddle & Trails website is to bring awareness of these topics and to … Continue reading Recommended Books
A century after the Appalachian Trail was proposed, millions hike it every year seeking ‘the breath of a real life’ McAfee Knob in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, one of the Appalachian Trail’s most scenic vistas. Ben Townsend/Flickr, CC BY Charles C. Chester, Brandeis University The Appalachian Trail, North America’s most famous hiking route, stretches over 2,189 … Continue reading A Century after the Appalachian Trail was proposed…