137: Grandma Gatewood: The Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail

At 67 years old Emma Gatewood became the first woman to ever solo hike the Appalachian Trail, but not without struggles. In this episode we detail the history of the AT, her journey, and the ever lasting impact she has had on thru-hikers. 2024 Trips! Canada Acadia Borneo For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @‌ nationalparkafterdark TikTok: @‌ nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts . Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page ! Thank you to this week’s partners! MILL : Use our link to secure your MILL membership BetterHelp : National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of online therapy by using our link. For a full list of our sources, visit http://npadpodcast.com/episodes