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"If these people were on the skyline, and kept their
eyes open, they would see the things that the giant could see." |
The
Vision of Benton MacKaye
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Mackaye saw 3 opportunities for the Appalachian mountain range... |
MacKaye's Vision for the Appalachian Trail consisted of 4 parts... |
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“My most memorable account of meeting with nature would have to be my thru-hike of Vermont’s long trail. For 22 days I lived completely out of my backpack and what “provisions” I could put to use from my surroundings. I became one with the trail in a way that Miles quotes Drengson of “mindful walking” (p. 54).” - Ed Barkowski, 17 Sept, 2002, diary |
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More Appalachian Trail Information & References
Original Article:
MacKaye, B. (1921).
An Appalachian Trail: A Project in Regional Planning.
Journal of the American Institute of Architects, October.
