Grandma Gatewood Takes a Hike (a special episode for Mariah)

Podcast: Real Cool History for Kids · Angela O'Dell

Opublikowano: 2026-10-19

Episode 191: Grandma Gatewood Takes a Hike (a special episode for Mariah) What would you do if your grandmother announced she was going to walk more than 2,000 miles through the mountains? In 1955, 67-year-old Emma Gatewood did exactly that! Armed with a homemade bag, a shower curtain, and a pair of tennis shoes, this determined grandmother of 23 set out to hike the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. Along the way, she faced dangerous weather, rugged mountains, sore feet, and plenty of unexpected adventures. After 146 days, she became the first woman to complete a solo thru-hike of t...