In 1930 Eiler Larsen set out on what is the first recorded attempt of what we call an Appalachian Trail thru-hike. He didn’t make it in one year. He got a little distracted. In the...
The original southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail was at the summit of Mount Oglethorpe in Georgia. But that changed in 1958 when the Appalachian Trail Conservancy agreed to move the terminus to Springer Mountain...
When you are hiking on the Appalachian Trail and it starts raining, it’s nice to know that somewhere up ahead there is a cozy shelter you can duck into. Luckily, there are more than 250...
Today’s Iconic Locations takes us up north to the Presidentials in New Hampshire, to the summit of Mount Washington. Known for the most terrible weather in the United States, hikers and cars alike make the...
Are hikers loving the Appalachian Trail to death? In this episode of The Green Tunnel, we examine the history of hiker trash – as in actual trash – on the trail. We’ll look at a...
The next stop on our iconic locations tour is brings us to Maryland’s Washington Monument. You know, the thing that looks like an old fashioned milk jug? Well, there’s a lot more to it than...
Trail food: it’s kind of weird. Think about it. When else do you eat freeze-dried lasagna? Or several protein bars…in one day? Probably not often. So, just how did trail food become what it is...
Bears, lightning, and Lyme…oh my! Natural danger on the Appalachian Trail is a real concern for hikers, but how much should hikers really be concerned about snakes, bears, lightning strikes, and ticks? In this episode...
In the second of our short episodes on iconic locations along the Appalachian Trail, we visit the Lemon Squeezer. Located in Harriman State Park in New York, the Lemon Squeezer is on the oldest section...
This episode of The Green Tunnel shares the story of three changemakers who combined led, and continue to lead, the trail through its 100 years of history. From the earliest days with Jean Stephenson, Ruth...