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Grandma Gatewood's Hike Along the Appalachian Trail
40:03 - 45:21 (05:17)
Grandma Gatewood, a senior citizen, became famous for her hike along the prominent Appalachian Trail. Her story gained media attention as she trekked through multiple States, inspiring people to take up hiking.
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A traveler took a photo of a mountain with a rock face that looks almost identical to the Old Man of the Mountain in New Hampshire.
40:03 - 41:44 (01:40)
Travel
Summary
A traveler took a photo of a mountain with a rock face that looks almost identical to the Old Man of the Mountain in New Hampshire. The comparison is similar to the California state flag featuring a grizzly that was actually being held in chains.
ChapterGrandma Gatewood's Hike Along the Appalachian Trail
Episode137: Grandma Gatewood. The Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Emma Gatewood, a 67-year-old grandmother, made history as the first woman to complete a solo hike of the Appalachian Trail in 1955.
41:44 - 45:21 (03:36)
Grandma Gatewood
Summary
Emma Gatewood, a 67-year-old grandmother, made history as the first woman to complete a solo hike of the Appalachian Trail in 1955. She gained notoriety and was nicknamed "Grandma Gatewood" by the media, who followed her journey and asked why she, as an older woman, wanted to hike the trail.