{"product_id":"the-appalachian-trail-isbn-9780847859177","title":"The Appalachian Trail","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn inspirational photographic tour for anyone who wants to get out on\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAmerica’s most iconic trail—from day hiker to thru-hiker.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e The Appalachian Trail spans fourteen states from Maine to Georgia and is more than 2,000 miles long. Now, eighty years after its completion, the A.T. remains America’s premier hiking trail and is known as “the People’s Path.”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e This beautifully illustrated book officially published with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy highlights this legendary footpath with more than 170 spectacular contemporary images taken by the foremost hiking photographer in America. The photographs allow readers to experience the trail as if their boots were on the path—passing by the iconic white trail blazes, taking in the surrounding wilderness at scenic overlooks, meeting other hikers at lean-tos or shelters, and freezing at the sight of a black bear, moose, or other majestic wildlife. This book is perfect for anyone interested in conservation, outdoor recreation, or American history, or for those who dream of one day becoming thru-hikers themselves.\"The beauty of this \"mini edition\" is that is it exclusively photographs.  It allows the viewer to sit and experience the trail and every page is a delight.  Footpaths beckon you to follow as they twist and turn into the distance…. Officially published with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, this [is a] jewel of a book.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003ci\u003eSnug Harbor Bay\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eBart Smith \u003c\/b\u003ewas the first person to walk all eleven of America’s national scenic trails. His photography has been published in \u003ci\u003eSmithsonian\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e National Geographic\u003c\/i\u003e magazines, as well as in books. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRon Tipton \u003c\/b\u003eis the executive director\/CEO of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eAppalachian Trail Conservancy\u003c\/b\u003e’s mission is to preserve and manage the Appalachian Trail.","brand":"Rizzoli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304522404069,"sku":"NP9780847859177","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780847859177.jpg?v=1767738113","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-appalachian-trail-isbn-9780847859177","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}