Happy birthday to the Appalachian Trail! The incredible 2,192 mile-long footpath was completed on August 14, 1937. Anywhere from 2 to 3 million people hike a portion of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail each year. One of the lauded romantic journeys of our time, only about 20,000 people have thru-hiked the winding trail from Georgia to Maine. Whether you’re taking 5 or 6 months to traverse the whole thing or an afternoon hike to enjoy the charm and the scenery, The A.T. is a treasure that will not disappoint. Photo by Traci Thornton (www.sharetheexperience.org).