In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the completion of the Appalachian Trail, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy will be hosting a membership drive called “DISCOVER THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL” across the USA.



The event will feature the National Geographic film - America’s Wild Spaces, the Appalachian Trail. Several special guest speakers will also share their story of the Trail and free prizes will be awarded to the public. All proceeds will go directly to preserve and protect the Appalachian Trail.

GUEST SPEAKERS:

• Mary Higley, ATC's Board Member
• Russell "Branch" Gutterson, 2010 thru-hiker, featured in A.T. Journeys Magazine and Kathryn "Appleseed" Martin, 2010 thru-hiker

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

• Admission to view the National Geographic film - America’s Wild Spaces: Appalachian Trail

• Meet the hikers that were highlighted in this documentary (*at select locations only)
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Interact with a 2,000 miler (someone that has hiked the entire estimated 2,180 miles of the A.T.)

• Hear stories of the men and women who volunteer on the Trail

• Win cool prizes such as water bottles, hats, and an ENO Hammock

• View the winning submission in the ATC’s “Why Do You Love the Appalachian Trail?” video contest
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Free admission for children 12 and younger
• Free membership or gift membership to the ATC
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1 year subscription to A.T. Journeys, the official magazine of the Appalachian Trail
• 
ATC decal and patch

• The satisfaction that your support will help preserve and protect the A.T.