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RE: Tree Tuesday does the Appalachian Trail

in #treetuesday7 years ago

I hiked/camped a couple days on the AT a long time ago, it's really amazing all the history and stories that go with it, even have a couple books on it of people who did the whole trail start to finish, good stuff

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I had a book about a blind man that hiked it with his dog. I just looked to get the name and sadly see he has passed. Upped
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/bill-irwin-dies-at-73-first-blind-hiker-of-appalachian-trail/2014/03/15/a12cfa1a-ab9b-11e3-af5f-4c56b834c4bf_story.html?utm_term=.51492386d3d7

I DO remember seeing a story on a blind guy doing a hike through years ago. I had no idea he had passed, but his courage and tenacity still amaze me. Thanks for pulling the story up.

That is so cool! I have done short jaunts and I too am amazed at the history and the stories told by people along the trail.

I wish that I could be out there today as it is so beautiful and a perfect day to run out into the sunshine! Someday! The long trail will be mine! tip!