


While braving the great Eastern woods, Walter meets an eclectic cast of hopeful thru-hikers. It’s that classic scenario: Hike or ELSE! Since the poor, morose Walter can’t figure an ‘ELSE’ he sets off on the longest walk of his life. He is out-of-shape, out-of-sorts and, now that his wife has decided enough is enough, he’s out of the house too. Walter is the first person to thru-hike against his will. Already a classic, “ A Walk in the Woods ” will make you long for the great outdoors.) Stumbling Thru by Digger Stolz 2. He introduces us to the history and ecology of the trail and to some of the other hardy folks he meets along the way-and a couple of bears. And Bill Bryson is surely the most entertaing guide you’ll find. If you’re going to take a hike, it’s probably the place to go. The Appalachian Trail trail stretches from Georgia to Maine and covers some of the most breathtaking terrain in America-majestic mountains, silent forests, sparking lakes.
