A Hiker’s History of the Appalachian Trail with Mills Kelly, Author and A.T. Historian (Ep 82, Pt 2)

About this episode

The episode explores the history of the Appalachian Trail with historian Mills Kelly.

The Appalachian Trail is more than a footpath - it’s a living piece of American history. Stretching over 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine, the A.T. winds through some of Virginia’s most beautiful and rugged landscapes. But have you ever wondered how this legendary trail came to be, and who the dreamers, builders, and hikers were that shaped it? We’re hiking through history with someone who knows the Appalachian Trail like few others do. My friend, Mills Kelly, is a historian, archivist, podc...

People in this episode

Guest: Mills Kelly

Topics covered

• Appalachian Trail
• history
• hiking
• Virginia landscapes
• outdoor adventures

Keywords

• Appalachian Trail
• Mills Kelly
• hiking history
• Virginia
• outdoor adventures

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: A Hiker’s History of the Appalachian Trail

Places: Georgia, Maine, Virginia

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