Spanning over 2,000 miles from Maine to northern Georgia, the Appalachian Trail (also known as the A.T.) represents the pinnacle of American wilderness.
As of March 1, cuts – known as sequestration – will be affecting every federal agency, including the National Park Service, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the Forest Service and other environmental agencies.
There's something magical about the woods -- places that offer chances to hike, fish, and marvel at the wonder of nature. It can even inspire people to get in touch with the inner-artist that lives within us all.
