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NEWS & INFORMATIONWhat's New On The American Discovery Trail Keep up to date with the many things happening on the American Discovery Trail. NOTE: While the American Discovery Trail Society is pleased to link to ADT traveler's trail journals from the Society's web page, the ADT Society reserves the right to decide which content is inappropriate for publication on our site. The Society does not support any content which includes violation of hiking ethics or breaking of local, state or federal rules or regulations. The ADT Society will not link to any trail journal with such content. Readers are invited to report any inappropriate content to info@discoverytrail.org The ADT Society also recommends that travelers who post their travel journals on the internet should exercise standard precautions when including specific information about their location. This recommendation is made for the safety of the travelers. • June 18, 2009 - Our quarterly newsletter, Discover America, has been mailed to all ADT members. • June 2, 2009 - Jane March and Holly Leaman left on Easter Sunday to start their horseback ride on the ADT. Unfortunately, after two days of riding they had some problems and are returning home. Even though they were still trying to arrange to start again, Jane now has a shoulder injury. This will postpone thier ride. Here's a link to their web site http://www.goldengirlsride.com/ • June 1, 2009 - Howard Lee started on the ADT May 9, 2009 from Joliet IL. He is having a major problem with a huge blister. He is also rethinking the contents of his pack. Read his blog at http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=272315" • May 24, 2009 - Paul and Sharon decided to hike across their home state of West Virginia to celebrate their 40th anniversary. They are doing this in short segments as they can only hike a day at a time. Their most recent hike was to Hepzibah WV. They are discouraged because they use one car and have to hike out from their car and then hike back again. Here's a link to thier trail journal: http://www.trailjournals.com/entry.cfm?id=265730 • May 16, 2009 - Jenny and Rick Putnam are stopped due to Rick's foot problem. He is going through therapy now and hope to get back on the trail soon. Read thier blog at http://dudewheresmygoat.blogspot.com • July 2, 2008 - Virtual ADT Hike Click here to see a virtual hike on the ADT. Note: Best viewed with the Internet Explorer Browser.•Dec. 19, 2007 - A group of non-profits that are working to help preserve and protect the National Landscape Conservation System have just launched a new Web site at www.conservationsystem.org. This site contains descriptions of all the system's units (including these two trails plus more) and places for people who have adventured on these lands to post stories and photos. LINKS to PREVIOUS American Discovery Trail travelers For more information about the ADT Society, please email us at
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