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Appalachian Trail Short Film Series Kicks Off Season 2

"A Lasting Legacy" profiles a legendary trail volunteer.
Author:
Backpacker Contributors
Publish date:
Dec 20, 2017
ATsign

Compass Points Media

Season 2 of the myATstory short film series kicked off last week with "A Lasting Legacy," a profile of legendary trail volunteer Dave Field. The film covers Field's 50-plus years working for the AT in Maine.

By
Backpacker Contributors

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