The Appalachian Trail Is Coming To Theaters In Georgia

The Appalachian Trail Is Coming To Theaters In Georgia

BLAIRSVILLE, Ga., Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) will be showing the National Geographic film America's Wild Spaces: The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) at the Union County Historical Society, located at 3 Main Street, Blairsville, Georgia on Friday, November 9, 2012 at 7:00p.m. as part of their 2012 membership drive. This limited engagement is in celebration of the 75(th) Anniversary of the completion of the A.T.

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Stretching from Maine to Georgia, the A.T. is approximately 2,180 miles in length, making it one of the longest, continuously marked footpaths in the world. The film explores the natural beauty of the Trail and provides viewers the opportunity to discover the remote, and often unknown, corners of this 5-million-step journey.

Attendees will also hear from people who have hiked the Trail as well as those who volunteer to protect and maintain it. Guest speakers include Frank "Copperhead" Wright, thru-hiker, Georgia Appalachian Trail Club (GATC) member, volunteer and hiker featured in the National Geographic film and Donnie Kelley, A.T. Community Ambassador for Blairsville, Trail to Every Classroom alumni, ATC and GATC member and hiker.

"The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is excited to present this film on the big screen," stated Mark Wenger, executive director/CEO of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. "This event provides the public with an excellent opportunity to learn more about the Appalachian Trail and how to get involved with the Conservancy through our membership and volunteer programs."

The ATC will be visiting a total of 10 theaters across the country to raise awareness and garner support for the Trail.

EVENT OVERVIEW
Discover the Appalachian Trail 2012 Membership Drive
Friday, November 9, 2012
7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.
Union County Historical Society, 3 Main Street, Blairsville, Georgia 30512

Admission:
- $30 donation
- Free admission for children 12 & under

Highlights:
- Admission to view the National Geographic film America's Wild Spaces: The Appalachian Trail
- Captivating stories from guest speakers
- View the winning submission from the ATC's summer video contest
- Free membership/gift membership to the ATC
- Win great prizes

This event is sponsored by the Walkabout Outfitter and Salazon Chocolate Co.

For more information about this event or to reserve your seat, visit: www.appalachiantrail.org/discover. Enter PROMO CODE: PRATC12 to receive $5 off your ticket.

For more information about the ATC, visit www.appalachiantrail.org.

Contact: Javier Folgar
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Tel: 304.535.2200 x117
Fax: 304.535.2667
jfolgar@appalachiantrail.org
www.appalachiantrail.org

SOURCE Appalachian Trail Conservancy

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Appalachian Trail Conservancy

Web Site: http://www.appalachiantrail.org


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