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Appalachian Trail Footpath for the People

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,185 mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by private citizens, and completed in 1937, today the trail is manged by the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, numerous state agencies and thousands of volunteers.

There are approximately 260 trail shelters on the Appalachian Trail. Shelters and campsites are spaced about a days hike apart along the Appalachian Trail.

The Appalachian Trail evolved from the 1921 proposals of Massachusetts regional planner Benton Mackaye to preserve the Appalachlan crests as a wildemess belt – a retreat from urban life. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy was formed in 1925 and focused on the hiking aspect of MacKave’s vision.

 

Appalachian Thru Hike by Reptar Hikes

Being a video production person I came across this video recently done by Reptar Hikes Called Appalachain Thru Hike. I and really liked the video, so I wanted to share it with you! Makes you want to get out and hike. Reptar Hikes has done a lot of other hikes as well on the west coast.

Andrew awesome job on the film! I had this idea almost 5 years ago. Glad you put something like this together, it inspiring and make me want to go!

Been wanting to do this for along time I turn 50 and I am going to get ready and train for a year hiking and mark it off the bucket list!
– Rob Somes – Webmaster of this site

The AT Experience

The AT Experience is an award winning documentary that follows Andrew “Reptar” Forestell on a 2,189.2 mile unsupported journey on the Appalachian Trail. Through interviews with fellow hikers, park rangers, trail maintainers, and many more. The AT Experience presents countless humanizing stories that will connect with audiences about comradery, overcoming obstacles, and the pursuit of adventure.

The AT Experience shows what hiking the Appalachian Trail is really like.

Only 25% of people that attempt what’s known as a thru hike finish. Traveling across 14 states the gain and elevation of the Appalachian Trail is equivalent to climbing Mt.Everest 16 times. The AT Experience not only follows Andrew “Reptar” Forestell on his thru hike, but also shares graphic tales from other hikers. With no camera crew or production crew, viewers engage in the journey of a lifetime.

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App Trail Highlights

App Trail Highlights

Georgia Length: 78.5 miles (0 to 78.5) Highest Point: 4,458 ft (Blood Mountain) Tennessee / North Carolina Length: 386.7 miles (78.5 to 465.1) Highest Point: 6,643 ft (Clingman’s Dome) Virginia Length: 540.6 miles (465.1 to 1,005.7) Highest Point: 5,729 ft (Mt. Rogers...

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Movie Review, “A Walk in the Woods”

Movie Review, “A Walk in the Woods”

Just saw the movie on New Years Eve 2015 last night called "A Walk in the Woods", which is about hiking the Appalachian Trail.The story is about two friends that served in the military together that take an adventure on the Appalachian Trail starting in the South from...

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MORE BOOKINGS THAN VRBO, AIRBNB, AND TRIPADVISOR

VERY PLEASED…

My name is Annette Cates (owner) of Massanutten Springs Vacation Rental Properties along with #1 Rock Tavern River Kamp. Several years ago I received a phone call from Robert Somes introducing me to his online travel website to advertise my cabin rentals and campground by listing them on his directories for the Blue Ridge Mountains. As he explained the benefits – my interest was peaked! I have been with him since that day, since he started building his network and the many different travel websites. Now his websites produce more traffic and bookings for my cabin rental business and campground than vrbo, trip advisor, even Airbnb.  I highly recommend taking his phone call and becoming a part of his network!
“It’s worth every dollar spent.”

Annette Cates

Cabin and Campground Rentals, www.MassanutenSprings.com - Luray VA