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Podcast: Maine Things Considered
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They Were Asked To Stay Home. But Some Thru-Hikers Insisted On Finishing The Appalachian Trail
Category: Government & Organizations
Duration: 00:06:13
Publish Date: 2020-07-10 16:58:20
Description: Every year, several thousand adventurous souls set out to hike all 2,190 miles of the Appalachian Trail. But this year, because of the coronavirus pandemic, thru-hikers have been advised to put their dreams on hold. Some have refused. That refusal has created tension between those who want to push personal boundaries and those who say there should be limits on public safety.
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