Grandma Gatewood Hikes the Appalachian Trail by Jennifer Thermes victorian art Discover birds who survive winter

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Grandma Gatewood Hikes the Appalachian Trail by Jennifer Thermes victorian art Discover birds who survive winterEmma Gatewood's life was far from easy. In rural Ohio, she managed a household of 11 kids alongside a less than supportive husband. One day, at age 67, she decided to go for a nice long walk . . . and ended up completing the Appalachian Trail. With just the clothes on her back and a pair of thin canvas sneakers on her feet, Grandma Gatewood hiked up ridges and down ravines. She braved angry storms and witnessed breathtaking sunrises. When things got