CNN iReport

(photos by the author)

Mountains, North Carolina

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia- on the trail!

Trail Conservancy Headquarters. West Virginia

Waterfall, Virginia

North Woods, Maine

Local Architecture

National Geographic is Premiering a new movie about the Appalachian Trail, a 2,178 mile long trail that goes from Georgia to Maine.

Since the trail’s conception, in 1921, it has inspired many people of all ages and backgrounds to discover the beauty of the eastern mountains and forests.

I have had the joy of hiking most parts of the trail over the years (not a “Through - hiker” unfortunately) and am always amazed at how beautiful it is and how it inspires people. Take the time to enjoy it either in person or by watching the show!

The pictures are of some of my favorite views. I do not have pictures from my trips in Georgia, but it is all spectacular- in any season!

"In Wildness Is the
Preservation of the World"

Henry David Thoreau

http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/episode/appalachian-trail-3591/Overview

National Geo’s Description:

“Much of the Appalachian Trail is close to major populations - so how wild can it be? We will travel from South to North and explore the remotest corners of the A.T. and meet the scientists fighting to keep this wilderness wild. Join National Geographic on a rollercoaster ride of agonizing ascents and rewarding vistas -- all courtesy of mountains roughly 480 million years in the making.. Well explore this 5 million step journey through the five distinct regions of the AT landscape and learn what it takes to keep this ribbon of green safe, healthy, and totally wild.”

Read more: http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/episode/appalachian-trail-3591/Overview#ixzz0WI835LNZ

Join the Appalachian Trail Conservancy!!

http://www.appalachiantrail.org/site/