Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail Free Audiobook Download by Ben Montgomery

The story of a woman's determination and drive to hike the Appalachian Trail-an act that was unheard of at the time. From overcoming poverty, heartache, and discouragement, she lived a life of faith in God. This is one of the best stories I have ever read and everyone should listen to it!

"I am not ashamed to say that I walked all the way across," Grandma Gatewood once said. But what is it like to experience the Appalachian Trail today? The best way to find out is to listen to a book narrated by Patrick Lawlor (the same narrator who did this title). What's more, you'll be able to hear the author interact with his grandmother, as he shares her story of determination and love for the wilderness.

Grandma Gatewood, a woman from the small town of Hiawatha, Iowa, in 1916 was about to embark upon an amazing journey. She had heard about the Appalachian Trail which was being built through Maine and Georgia and she wanted to try out this new adventure. The trip turned into a nightmare when she fell off her horse and broke her leg. But just two weeks later she limped out of bed with a cast on her leg and walked back to Hiawatha.

Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail is an audiobook that tells the story of a 75-year old woman who walked over 1,000 miles from Georgia to Maine on foot carrying a heavy pack and 2 gallons of water. She was determined to help preserve America's trails for future generations.

Ben Montgomery's animated book tells the story of Elizabeth "Grandma" Gatewood, a determined woman who walked her way into our hearts across America. It is a true story about how one woman made the Appalachian Trail a reality by walking 18 miles a day, every day for five years. The audiobook download features Patrick Lawlor narrating the story as well as playing Grandma Gatewood on the audio.

Walking from Georgia to Maine, Grandma Gatewood had a wild adventure. She hiked more than 2,000 miles and gained many new friends along the way. One of her friends was a young boy named Harvey Gifford who backpacked with her for a while before embarking on his own journey.