Episodes
Changemakers
Nov. 17, 2021
Explore the story of three changemakers who combined led, and continue to lead, the trail through its 100 years of history.
Iconic Locations: McAfee Knob
Nov. 8, 2021
In this Iconic Locations episode, we will explore the nine years the AT was kicked off the McAfee Knob, one of the most photographed locations along the trail.
What Came Before
Oct. 27, 2021
In this episode of The Green Tunnel, we tell the story of the settler communities that existed along the route of the Appalachian Trail before the AT arrived.
Founding the Trail
Oct. 6, 2021
Benton MacKaye dreamed up the Appalachian Trail, and Myron Avery turned that dream into a 2,000-mile trail. Their competing visions of what kind of trail the AT should be continue to be at the heart of discussions about the …
The Green Tunnel: Trailer
Sept. 13, 2021
Welcome to The Green Tunnel, a podcast about the history of the Appalachian Trail. We're bringing you the history of the most iconic long-distance hiking trail in the United States.