Interested in the Appalachian Trail and hiking in general? -- check out:

• The Appalachian Trail Museum and their blog
• Outside How has information about finding good trails.
• Robert Grau's blog. This Ohioan made his thru-hike at the same age as Emma!
• White Blaze Community
• Appalachian History -- stories, quotes and anecdotes
• Read the story of Teddi Boston -- the first woman to solo thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail.
Be sure to check out Belinda Bear's Mailbag!
• Planning your own long distance hike -- find news, gear and information at Mt. Rogers Outfitters.
• Find out about our OHIO WOMEN THEN AND NOW fundraising series which took place in celebration of Women's History Month in March, 2014 and our fundraiser on June 14 at the Baseball Heritage Museum
• Read Elizabeth Thomas' story about hiking the A.T.
• "Ultimate Guide to Camping and Backpacking" (a suggestion from Amelia.)
• "WHAT TO WEAR HIKING: THE FOOLPROOF GUIDE"
• Guide to Wilderness Medicine for Outdoor Professionals and First Responders (a suggestion from Noah)
• Backpacking For Beginners
• Related books of interest