Popular, proven format: the previous edition (9780897322416) sold more than 20,000 copies, strong numbers for a regional title Market: According to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, an estimated 3 million people hike along the AT each year Nearly 48 million people went hiking in the U.S. in 2018, with reasons ranging from enjoyment of the outdoors to health and exercise Overview of the entire 2,000-mile trail Applicable to Connecticut, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia Comprehensive naturalist’s guide to the AT’s history, geology, plant life, wildlife, and more Photos, illustrations, charts, and descriptions to help you learn about what you see on the trail Suggested section hikes arranged by region, with at-a-glance details on length, difficulty, and trail highlights Fills market need for all-in-one book on the various aspects of nature along the AT Previous edition (9780897322416) won the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Award Author is a naturalist, writer, and photographer who has thru-hiked the AT five times