The AT is a unique American landmark from "summary" of A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
The Appalachian Trail is an extraordinary thing. It is over 2,100 miles long and stretches from Georgia to Maine, passing through fourteen states along the way. What makes the AT so remarkable is not just its length or the number of states it traverses, but the fact that it is a continuous footpath. It is a place where you can truly get away from the hustle and bustle of modern life and immerse yourself in the beauty of the natural world. But what sets the AT apart from other hiking trails is not just its physical characteristics. It is also a place of great historical significance. The trail was conceived in the 1920s and completed in 1937, making it one of the oldest long-distance hiking trails in the world. It has a rich history, with countless stories...
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