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Trail Mix: Track Two

99% Invisible

CHAPTER

The Evolution of the Appalachian Trail

This chapter discusses the origins and purpose of the Appalachian trail, its cultural evolution over time, and the significance of completing the trail. It also explores the concept of extending the trail beyond its traditional endpoint and the idea of a trail becoming a story and a myth.

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