The American Discovery trail, also known as the ADT, was founded in 1989 by the American Hiking Society. (HikaNation). It is 6,800 miles long, runs through 15 states, and goes coast to coast. There are continuous paths for adventurers of all types. The trail welcomes horseback riders, cross country skiers, cyclists, hikers and of course backpackers. Anyone planning to hike the ADT from beginning to end should set aside around 14-16 months. Some can finish sooner or later depending on their level of fitness. For anyone wanting to hike through beautiful land, see historical landmarks and say they completed one of the 16 Millennium Trails; the American Discovery Trail is the experience for them. The history of the trail is relatively limited since the ADT is fairly young, only around 20 years old. Three volunteer hikers were chosen by the American Hiker Society to test the American Discovery Trail for the first time. They projected the trail to take around 8 months to complete, taking into consideration their higher level of fitness and expertise from similar trails. However, they completed their hike in 14 months; proving the ADT to be more challenging than previously expected. The trail runs through 15 states: Delaware, Maryland (and Washington, DC), West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, and California.(HikaNation). The ADT also follows historic routes like the Pony Express and the Santa Fe Trail. (HikaNation). There was actually a horseback rider by the name Matt Parker who completed the trail after a little over two years. He began the ride in May of 2003 and finished in November of 2005. In 2000, the Whites House declared that the American Discovery trail was to b... ... middle of paper ... ...ne, sprain, or deep wound. Dangers and months of preparation aside, the American Discovery Trail it is a life changing event for anyone who decides to tackle the vigorous trail. When an individual sets out to cover over 6,000 miles, with nothing but the pack on his back, himself, and the wilderness around them, they find out things about themselves that they never knew. Nature has a way of helping people push themselves to the brink so that they may find themselves in the end. For anyone who is in the process of wanting to find themselves, needs a break, or simply wants a challenge, do the research and tackle the American Discovery Trail. Works Cited American Discovery Trail. American Discovery Trail Society, Web. 15 Mar. 2014. Damm, Nate. "How To Walk Across America – Questions And Answers." natedamm.com. Web. 15 Mar. 2014. HikaNation. Web. 15 Mar. 2014.
In 1775 Boone and 30 other woodsmen were hired to improve the trails between the Carolinas and the west. The resulting route reached into the heart of Kentucky and became known as the "Wilderness Road." That same year Boone built a fort and village called Booneborough in Kentucky, and moved his family over the Wilderness Trail to their new home.
Could you imagine traveling the United States in just your specially made camper and the only company you have is your pet? John Steinbeck, the author of "Travels with Charley" wrote about his 1960's road trip about visiting multiple states. "What are Americans like today?"; that was the question that started his journey. His travels began in Long Island, New York, then he followed the outer border of the United States; from Maine to the Northwest. After he traveled to the Pacific Northwest, he went to Salinas Valley in California then across Texas, and through the Deep South. Finally after that 10,000 mile journey, he made is back safe and sound to New York.This rough and long trip included: meeting new people, exploring, and visiting different states.
Bill Bryson uses his experience on the Appalachian Trail to show how different your expectations can be compared to the reality of the situation. Bryson believed that he was fully prepared for the hike and that it would be exciting but, in all actuality it was very difficult. He also believed that the hike would be stimulating for the mind but, at times it didn’t require a lot of thinking or attention. His experience and the background research he provided created an image for his audience so they could understand the point he was trying to make. These elements served as evidence in the book and was very effective because it was abundant and meaningful.
Youth 30) and took great pleasure in the outdoors. In 1849, Muir and his family
Life and death, happiness and sadness, loneliness and company, frustration and understanding, guilt and content. All of these are emotions that you will experience as you walk in Toby’s footsteps through The Trail, written by Meika Hashimoto. In the story, the main characters are Toby, Lucas, Denver, Sean, and Moose. The main setting is a portion of the Appalachian Trail, along with many shelters throughout that section of the Appalachian Trail. In the beginning of the story, it introduces Toby, the protagonist, and hints at his reasoning behind why he is hiking the Appalachian Trail in the first place. It also introduces Lucas, Toby’s best friend, and some of the ways that whatever happened between them effects Toby. The overall conflict, or problem in The Trail is Toby battling guilt and the emotional aspect all together, along with the physical obstacles he has to face. The solution to the problem is Toby becoming content with who he is, what has happened between
American history is accompanied by a long list of explorers who first discovered and who explored the massive continent. All of the explorers had an impact on the development of America. The Lewis and Clark expedition, also known as the Corps of Discovery, stands prominently at the top part of this list. The Lewis and Clark Expedition has had a significant political, social, and economic effect on America. They were the first to map out the west and set off westward expansion. Without the success of the expedition growth of America would have taken five times as long, as predicted by Thomas Jefferson.
Between 1840 and 1950, over fifty-three thousand people travelled the Oregon Trail. Native American exposure to diseases such as smallpox and diphtheria decimated the tribes, and that along with the encroachment of settlers on tribal lands, was the cause of much strife between Native Americans and the incoming Europeans. The Land Donation Law, a government land giveaway allotting three-hindred twenty acres to white males and six-hundred forty to married white couples, gave impetus to the western expansion and the American idea of "Manifest destiny." This promotion of migration and families also allowed America to strentghen its hold on Oregon, in the interests of displacing British claims.
It was the year 1804 when the Corps of Discovery first set out to explore the western frontier of the newly purchased Louisiana Territory. President Thomas Jefferson had chosen Meriwether Lewis to lead the two expedition across the territory to find a north-west passage, a waterway that would allow them to transport goods north-west. Lewis had chosen Captain William Clark to join him and aid him in his expedition. Clark gladly accepted and the expedition, numbering 31, set off up the Missouri River. They documented many things on their journey, like plants and animals previously unknown to them. They were instructed to befriend the Native American tribes that they encountered and inform them that their land was now
...ting trek by land was one to be made by wagon, horseback, or on foot either way the most popular way started in Independence, Missouri and ended in California 2,000 miles and six months later. "Start at 4, travel till the sun gets high, camp till the heat is over. Then start again and travel till dark (Uschan 21)."
Overland pioneer route to the northwestern United States. About 3200 km, about 2000 mi long, the trail extended from Independence, Missouri, to the Columbia River in Oregon. Part of the route followed the Platte River for 870 km (540 mi) through what is now Nebraska to Fort Laramie in present-day Wyoming. The trail continued along the North Platte and Sweetwater rivers to South Pass in the Wind River Range of the Rocky Mountains. From there the main trail went south to Fort Bridger, Wyoming, before turning into the Bear River valley and north to Fort Hall in present-day Idaho. In Idaho the Oregon Trail followed the Snake River to the Salmon Falls and then went north past Fort Boise (now Boise). The route entered what is now Oregon, passed through the Grande Ronde River valley, crossed the Blue Mountains and followed the Umatilla River to the Columbia River. Shorter and more direct routes were developed along some parts of the trail, but they were often more difficult.
The trail began below San Antonio, Texas, and stretched north for about 1,000 miles. The main course then passed through Austin, Fort Worth, The Indian Territory, and Wichita to Abilene. Side trails fed into the
The United States of America has a long background of history in which is accompanied by a list of explorers who explored this nation. These explorers, each discovered parts that made the United States the continent it is today. An important expedition that involved two very important explorers is the, Lewis and Clark Expedition, also known as, Corps of Discovery. Thomas Jefferson, who was the president at the moment, chose Meriwether Lewis, whom was a good friend of his, to lead an expedition into the lands west of the Mississippi and to gather information about the plants, animals, and peoples of the region. Lewis accepted Jefferson’s mission, and asks his close friend, William Clark, to help him in the expedition. This expedition had many
At this National Park you may find miles and miles of hiking trails through volcanic craters, hot deserts and rainforests. They have Drive Chain of Craters Roads, Ranger Programs, A Walk Into The Past, and After Dark in the Park.
They have many to choose from. I choose to hike the Alum Cave. It had a moderate difficulty level and was about 4 miles long. Now since I have never hiked before I tried to choose one that was less as difficult as the rest. I was over excited to take on my first hiking challenge. It started out smooth sailing. I smelled the summer blooms and heard birds singing. I thought to myself this should be easy. Until the stairs became steeper and steeper and the dust from the other hikers filled my mouth. The touch of the mountain was like no other, it was rough, dry and fuzzy. The sound of the water falling from the water falls really helped me make it through cause I couldn’t wait to see what was ahead of me. Once I reached the top I was speechless. The view of the 80ft waterfall streaming down the mountain was remarkable. The air tasted so pure and fresh. I felt like I had accomplished the most challenging thing and was rewarded by nature’s beauty. Hiking is not for everyone but if you haven’t given it a try I recommend trying it at least
The definition of experienced may take many forms. To one, it might be having many years under one’s belt. To another, it could be hiking many peaks in a short amount of time, increasing hours spent on the trails, but not longevity in the activity. An experienced hiker constitutes both of these, both longevity and peaks covered. In any activity, repetition means experience and practice, and hiking is no different. To hike, one must follow an almost religious regiment, keeping calorie intake in the 3000’s, and fitness at optimum level. One also must keep a steady level of hydration if one wishes to combat the heat of the Arizona sun. Even if not in heat, the amount of energy one is expending during a hike is on the order of magnitudes, and the hiker must be wary of overexertion. Knowing one’s limits when hiking comes with experience, and experience is gained through repetition of the activity.