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Iconic Locations: Charlies Bunion Nov 28, 2023

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Have you ever wondered who Charlies Bunion was named after or why there are two balds with the same name? On today's Iconic Location episode, we are exploring the mystery of Charlies Bunion.

The Perfect Tree Nov 14, 2023

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The American Chestnut was one of the most magnificent trees in North America. On today's episode of The Green Tunnel, we're going to explore how it lived, how it died, and how – with the help of scientists, non-profit organizations, and passionate volunteers – it just might repopulate the Appalachian Mountains once again.

Iconic Locations: Dragon's Tooth Oct 31, 2023

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While no one has ever seen a dragon along the Appalachian Trail, hundreds of thousands of hikers have seen a dragon's tooth. Viewed from a distance this geological formation looks like one very large, very snaggly fang sticking up out of Cove Mountain.

Geological Time Oct 17, 2023

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This season the history we're starting with is really, really old. We are exploring the geological history of the rocks and mountains the Appalachian Trail runs through. We will also answer the age-old question, are the mountains actually getting taller?

Season Three: The Natural History of the Trail Oct 03, 2023

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On Tuesday, October 17th, The Green Tunnel will be back with Season Three! This season we're exploring the natural history of the Appalachian Trail. We'll dig deep into the trail's geological past, climb chestnut trees, follow some critters down unexpected paths, and consider the history of the trail's future. We'll also highlight iconic locations across the trail, from the Priest Shelter in Virginia to the Kennebec River Ferry in Maine. We've interviewed historians and scientists, hikers and authors, trail maintainers and mapmakers, to bring you new stories about the history and culture of the Appalachian Trail. For more information or to catch up on previous episodes, visit our website, R2Studios.org.

Hiking Connecticut with "Jester" Section Hiker Aug 22, 2023

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Planning section hikes can take a lot of work. Luckily, every section hiker out there has a go-to podcast to help with that planning. Julie Gayheart hosts the "Jester" Section Hiker podcast and there is no better resource for anyone interested in section hiking the Appalachian Trail. Today, Julie walks us through what it takes to hike the Connecticut section of the trail.

A Life Crafted for the Outdoors with Orange Blaze Jul 18, 2023

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Today we're headed to Florida. While the AT doesn't run through Florida, the state has a lot of great trails, including the Florida Trail. And one of the best ways for you to learn about the FT is by listening to Orange Blaze. This podcast highlights the experience of hikers along the Florida Trail and is hosted by Misti 'Ridley' Little.

50/50 May 30, 2023

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When the Appalachian Trail project began, volunteer clubs up and down the length of the trail committed themselves to first scouting, then building, and then maintaining the trail. In the last episode of season two, we are digging into the critical role women played in the early years of the AT. They played such a big role, some trail clubs limited the number of women allowed to join.

Iconic Locations: Fontana Dam May 16, 2023

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Today, we're hiking on the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, to the site of Fontana Dam. It's the tallest dam east of the Rocky Mountains. Constructed in the 1940s, the dam and its resulting reservoir flooded four towns and affected the daily lives and memories of many people. So, why was the dam built and what lies beneath the cool blue waters of Fontana Lake?

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