The Appalachian Trail is an internationally recognized premier long-distance hiking trail. Do residents of the Atlanta metro area and northeastern Georgia communities realize the significance of having this trail in their “backyard”? Can we help to introduce people to the magic of hiking and the joys of spending time in the outdoors? GATC is hoping that by engaging young people and families through a variety of activities, we can help to instill an appreciation for the importance of protecting and caring for natural habitats and the trails that can lead them there.
We have established
three programs to reach out to diverse communities:
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