The Appalachian Trail is America’s most beloved trek, with millions of hikers setting foot on it every year. Yet few are aware of the fascinating backstory of the dreamers and builders who explored it, defined it, and captured national attention by hiking it.

This biography of the trail is a must-read not just for ambitious hikers, but for anyone who wonders about our relationship with the great outdoors and dreams of getting away from urban life for a pilgrimage in the wild.

The Appalachian Trail: A Biography is available in the JSF Bookstore, or via its website, for $10 per copy.

For more information about this and other books, call 606-326-1667 or email jsf@jsfbbooks.com.

The Appalachian Trail is America’s most beloved trek, with millions of hikers setting foot on it every year. Yet few are aware of the fascinating backstory of the dreamers and builders who explored it, defined it, and captured national attention by hiking it.

This biography of the trail is a must-read not just for ambitious hikers, but for anyone who wonders about our relationship with the great outdoors and dreams of getting away from urban life for a pilgrimage in the wild.

The Appalachian Trail: A Biography is available in the JSF Bookstore, or via its website, for $10 per copy.

For more information about this and other books, call 606-326-1667 or email jsf@jsfbbooks.com.