Appalachian Odyssey – A 28-year hike on America's trail

Appalachian Odyssey
320 Pages
ISBN 978-1608935789

When two friends went for a one-day hike in Maine in 1985, they had no idea they were actually starting a 2,100 mile, 28-year adventure.

Inspired by the author’s trail journals, Appalachian Odyssey is not a “how to” guide, but an enduring story told through a refreshing blend of history, photography and wit. This Appalachian Trail book is an uplifting reminder that the most meaningful accomplishments in life rarely happen overnight, but are achieved by making steady progress toward our goals.

Hailed as “destined to be a classic of nature and travel writing” by the former Executive Editor of National Geographic, Appalachian Odyssey is in inspiring journey from beginning to end.

Jeffrey H Ryan

About Jeffrey H Ryan (Portland, Maine Author)

Jeffrey H Ryan

Maine based author, speaker and photographer Jeffrey Ryan has a contagious passion for exploring the outdoors, particularly on foot. Jeff has hiked thousands of miles including his first “trip of a lifetime”, a 6 ½-month hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. In 1985, Jeff began “section hiking” the Appalachian Trail with a childhood friend, a journey that would take 28 years to complete and culminated in his first book, Appalachian Odyssey: A 28-year hike on America’s trail.

Intrigued by the question of how the legendary trail came into being, he researched and wrote his second book, Blazing Ahead: Benton MacKaye, Myron Avery and the Rivalry that Built the Appalachian Trail. When he is not researching and writing, Ryan explores the back roads of the USA and Canada in his vintage 1985 VW camper.

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