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Trail Mix

99% Invisible

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The Importance of Naturalistic Trails

Tens of thousands of miles of trails are managed by state and federal governments. They're all engineered, built and heavily designed to maintain a naturalistic illusion. 99 PI producer Kirk Holstin talks about trail building techniques with interesting names like the velvet hammer. Crews lay circle their campsite as they pack up making sure no wrappers or other artifacts are left behind.

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