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

<div>Emma Gatewood at 67 years old 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.<br> <br> Book Recommendation: Grandma Gatewood's Walk. By Ben Montgomery<br> <br> We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you’re listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/npadpodcast">Patreon</a> to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nationalparkafterdark">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/npafterdarkpodcast">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/npadpodcast">Twitter</a>. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our <a href="https://www.npadpodcast.com/">website</a>.<br> <br> Thank you so much to our partners, check them out!<br> <a href="https://mill.com/npad">MILL</a>: Use our link to secure your MILL membership<br> <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/NPAD">BetterHelp</a>: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off<br> <br> 2024 Trips! <br> <a href="https://trovatrip.com/trip/north-america/canada/canada-with-danielle-and-cassie-jul-2024">Canada</a>  <br> <a href="https://trovatrip.com/trip/north-america/maine/united-states-with-danielle-and-cassie-aug-2024">Acadia </a><br> <a href="https://trovatrip.com/trip/asia/malaysia/malaysia-with-danielle-and-cassie-sep-2024">Borneo<br> </a><br> Resources:<br> Book: Grandma Gatewood’s Walk by Ben Montgomery<br> <a href="https://www.advnture.com/features/appalachian-trail-history">https://www.advnture.com/features/appalachian-trail-history</a><br> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/27/obituaries/grandma-emma-gatewood-overlooked.html">https://www.nytimes.com/