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We all have our own set of dreams that we hope one day come true. Whether it be landing your dream job or going to a dream destination. Well for thru-hiker, F-Ward, his hike along the Appalachian Trail is living up to everything he dreamed it would be. From the views at the Roan Highlands to the friendships that he is making along the way, learn how the AT has been nothing short of amazing for our hiker in this week’s episode! #appalachiantrailtn #ATTNPodcast #findyourtrail

WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE Have you ever visited a place and been in complete ahh of the views and your surroundings? Felt small compared to everything around you? That’s exactly how the Roan Highlands made thru-hiker, IBTAT, feel on his third visit there. To him, the views are so incredible that he just keeps coming back for me. Listen to him describe the beauty of the Roan Highlands in this week’s episode, View Like No Other! #appalachiantrailtn #ATTNPodcast #findyourtrail

How long do you train before taking on the AT? How much gear research do you need to do? Is any preparation even needed? The answer to these questions will vary greatly from hiker to hiker. That’s especially true for this week’s thru-hiker, Green Bean, who went from his couch to the AT only researching the gear he needed before beginning his journey. Learn in this week’s episode, Couch to AT, that it doesn’t take extensive training to conquer your hike along the Appalachian Trail! #appalachiantrailtn #ATTNPodcast #findyourtrail

Economic development means big industries and factories, right? Wrong. For the town of Roan Mountain, successful economic development has occurred due to the “sustainable crop” that is Appalachian Trail hikers investing in local businesses. According to Commissioner Mike Hill, small business is going to be the salvation of Roan Mountain, especially now that they have become Appalachian Trail Community 41. Listen to this week’s podcast, Roan is Where the Heart is, to find out how human kindness and small businesses are all you need to make the economy grow!

There’s something in the air when you enter the AT Community of Roan Mountain. Depending on the time of the year it could be the crispness of fall, or in the spring the famous Rhododendrons starting to bloom that catch people’s attention. However, that’s not what Doe River Hiker Rest owner, David Magee, is referring to. When you ask him, he says there is an energy to Roan Mountain unlike any other. David has seen growth occur in this community all due to AT hikers, and only sees more good things coming their way. Find out in this week’s podcast, A Place to Call Home, how David is trying to turn Roan Mountain, TN into a place where people come back to because of the amazing experiences this community offers them! #appalachiangtrailtn #ATTNPodcast #findyourtrial

So, you’ve had a long day hiking the AT and you’ve now found yourself in Roan Mountain, TN. All you’re wanting to do is take a shower, get a good meal, sleep in a bed and resupply you pack. What do you do? Simple, you stop at Mountain Harbor B&B and Hiker Hostel! Learn how Mountain Harbor owners, David and Mary Hill, had their lives changed by the AT community and how they are now catering to hiker’s needs in this week’s podcast! #appalachiantrailtn #ATTNPodcast #findyourtrail