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Follow on Google News | The Appalachian Trail is Coming to Theaters This FallThe Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) will be showing the National Geographic film "America's Wild Spaces: The Appalachian Trail" at 10 theaters across the country as part of their 2012 membership drive.
By: The Appalachian Trail Conservancy 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 and splendor 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 have the opportunity to hear real-life stories from the people who have hiked the Trail as well as those who volunteer to protect and maintain it. Each location will feature a unique set of guest speakers. Some guest speakers include Jeff Alt, 2,000-miler, teacher, motivational speaker and award-winning author of A Walk for Sunshine and A Hike for Mike; Captains Sean Gobin and Mark Silvers, founders of Warrior Hike, 2012 thru hikers, and US Veterans; Bill O’Brien, 2,000-miler, former ATC Board Member, and longtime Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association member; Trevor “Zero Zero” Thomas, accomplished blind long-distance hiker, author and motivational speaker; and Dennis “K1” Blanchard, long-distance hiker and author of Three Hundred Zereos. “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.” Raffles and prizes will be awarded throughout the event. In addition, the winning submission from the ATC’s “Why Do You Love the Appalachian Trail?” summer video contest will be revealed. With a suggested donation of $30.00, attendees can reserve their seats by visiting www.appalachiantrail.org/ The organization hopes to gain 750 new members in honor of 75 years of the Trail’s completion. Every dollar raised will help the ATC’s efforts to preserve and manage the A.T., ensuring that its vast natural beauty and priceless cultural heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow and for centuries to come. SHOW TIMES AND LOCATIONS Discover the Appalachian Trail 2012 Membership Drive Cincinnati, OH October 25, 2012, 7:30p.m. – 9:30p.m. Esquire Theatre 320 Ludlow Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220 Knoxville, TN October 27, 2012, 11:30a.m. – 1:30p.m. Hall Cinema 7 3800 Neal Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37918 Hartford, CT November 1, 2012, 7:00p.m. – 9:00p.m. Palace 17 & Odyssey Theater 330 New Park Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut 06106 Cambridge, MA November 3, 2012, 10:30a.m. – 12:30p.m. The Brattle Theatre 40 Brattle Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138 Charlotte, NC November 7, 2012, 7:30p.m. – 9:30p.m. The Charlotte Crownpoint Theater 9630 Monroe Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28270 Raleigh, NC November 8, 2012, 7:30p.m. – 9:30p.m. The Raleigh Grande Theater 4840 Grove Barton Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27613 Blairsville, GA November 9, 2012, 7:00p.m. – 9:00p.m. Union County Historical Society 3 Main Street, Blairsville, Georgia 30512 Roanoke, VA November 10, 2012, 12:00p.m. – 2:00p.m. Grandin Theatre 1310 Grandin Avenue, Roanoke, Virginia 24015 Tampa, FL November 14, 2012, 7:30p.m. – 9:30p.m. Muvico Starlight 20 18002 Highwood Preserve Parkway, Tampa, Florida 33647 Washington, DC November 15, 2012, 8:00p.m. – 10:00p.m. Avalon Theatre 5612 Connecticut Avenue, Washington, DC 20015 Admission: – $30 suggested donation per ticket – Free admission for children 12 and under Featured Film: National Geographic’s America’s Wild Spaces: The Appalachian Trail Highlights: – Admission to view the National Geographic film America’s Wild Spaces: The Appalachian Trail – Hear stories from the men and women who hike and volunteer on the Trail – View the winning submission from the ATC’s “Why Do You Love the Appalachian Trail?” video contest – Free membership or gift membership to the ATC – Win great prizes This event is sponsored by the Walkabout Outfitter and Salazon Chocolate Co. For more information about the ATC’s 2012 membership drive or to reserve your seat, visit: www.appalachiantrail.org/ About the Appalachian Trail Conservancy The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’ Contact: Javier Folgar Appalachian Trail Conservancy Tel: 304.535.2200 ext.117 Fax: 304.535.2667 Email: jfolgar@appalachiantrail.org Web: www.appalachiantrail.org End
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