Staff Writer Deirdre Fleming of the Portland (ME) Press Herald writes in the 4 March 2007 edition of that paper about an interesting video project. Under the headline "Producing DVDs on Appalachian Trail has up, down sides," Fleming tells about Jane McMichen's visionary project.
"The outdoor project the Jonesport Web designer envisions is one that would help bring those with disabilities into Maine's wild areas, and encourage those who spend too much time on the living room couch to go to state parks." What is it? Nothing less than a DVD travelogue of the entire Trail.
McMichen wants to document and highlight sections of the whole length of the AT, keeping an eye out for the lesser known and visited spots.
Yet, she now also realizes that this could bring heavier use and crowding to the Trail. So she is also planning on incorporating Leave No Trace segments.
"McMichen has not hiked the entire trail. She has completed sections of it. Her expertise is in video production, and that's what she hopes to bring to the Appalachian Trail DVD set. It will not be a documentary, but more of a travel book on video. It will take her years to record the entire trail, and involve intense weeks covering small sections. But it has become her personal goal."
Of course, there's a web site.
Monday, March 05, 2007
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