Episode One: The Journey Begins
This episode was released on Wednesday, July 2nd.
Matt and his mom Candy begin their thru-hike in Georgia. As they begin to get a feel for their new routine, we explore the history of the former Cherokee Nation in Northern Georgia.
Guests featured in this episode:
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Laura Blythe
Program Director, Cherokee Historical Association
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Lamar Marshall
Historian and Land Surveyor
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Lamar Sneed
Chairman of the Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee
Learn More:
Cherokee Historical Association: cherokeehistorical.org
Museum of the Cherokee People: motcp.org
Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee: georgiatribeofeasterncherokee.org
Check out this short video about Lamar Marshall’s work mapping Cherokee trails in Southern Appalachia
More about the Army Ranger School in Georgia: army.mil/ranger
Candy/Chili Pepper Woman enjoying the trail in Georgia despite the rain.
Army Ranger training happens right alongside the Appalachian Trail in Georgia.
Snow in April in the mountains!
Birdman and Chili Pepper Woman at the GA/NC border.
Episode Credits:
Produced by: The Wild Lens Collective in partnership with New Hampshire Public Radio
With Support from: Big Agnes
Producers: Matthew Podolsky, Taylor Quimby
Promotion/Social Media: Hannah Mulvany
Music by: Blue Dot Sessions