The Appalachian Trail has been a major source of curiosity for many scholars in the past, and it will continue this trajectory for years to come. Even more individuals have embraced the theme of conservation within historical writing. Each segment of scholarship that focuses on these topics does so through varying lenses, though typically social, utilizing numerous methodologies, and originates from varying backgrounds. Despite these numerous approaches to the topics of the Appalachian Trail and conservation, and the prevalence of conservation in the contemporary world, it is evident that something is missing. Previous scholars approached these two dominant subjects from multiple standpoints in order to create a narrative that comprehensively
