Good News in History, August 14

86 years ago today, the National Scenic Trail known as the Appalachian Trail was completed by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Claimed to be the longest hiking-only trail in the world, it stretches 2,198.4 miles (3,538.0 km) and passes from Georgia, through North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New…

Good News in History, August 14

86 years ago today, the National Scenic Trail known as the Appalachian Trail was completed by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Claimed to be the longest hiking-only trail in the world, it stretches 2,198.4 miles (3,538.0 km) and passes from Georgia, through North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New…