Citizen Scientists Take A Hike

From: Pat Maxwell
Series: January 2011 - Isla Earth Radio Series
Length: 01:30

The Appalachian Trail has been called “America’s footpath.” It stretches almost 2,200 miles through 14 states and eight national forests from Georgia to Maine. Read the full description.

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Playing: Citizen Scientists Take A Hike
From: Pat Maxwell

Isla_earth_inlay The Appalachian Trail has been called “America’s footpath.” It stretches almost 2,200 miles through 14 states and eight national forests from Georgia to Maine. Today, scientists are taking a closer look at the Appalachian Trail. They see it as a barometer for environmental and human health conditions along the Eastern Seaboard...

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The Appalachian Trail has been called “America’s footpath.” It stretches almost 2,200 miles through 14 states and eight national forests from Georgia to Maine. Today, scientists are taking a closer look at the Appalachian Trail. They see it as a barometer for environmental and human health conditions along the Eastern Seaboard...