“Follow the story of two key volunteers with opposing viewpoints, Benton MacKaye and Myron Avery, who helped build and shape the A.T., and then travel through the A.T.'s turbulent journey to its most recent transition in 2005…From its unique volunteer tradition to its "body and soul" management philosophy, The Appalachian Trail: An American Legacy reveals the uncommon characteristics of the A.T.'s legacy… to endure narrow odds and why this trail is so deeply cherished.”  Appliachiantrail.org.