Google Doodle recently highlighted a famous trail. Hikers from Knoxville might recognize it.
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This Doodle showcased the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail, stretching from Maine to Georgia.
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On Oct. 2, 1968, the trail became one of the first National Scenic Trails in the U.S.
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The A.T. travels through 14 states, including Tennessee, making it a diverse trek.
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Tennessee boasts 75 miles of the A.T. But it shares another 220 miles with North Carolina.
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Curious about where the trail starts and ends in Tennessee? Keep reading for the details.
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The Appalachian Trail begins its scenic route in Johnson County, precisely at the Virginia-Tennessee boundary, beckoning explorers.
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It snakes southeast, passing Roan Mountain and crossing the Tennessee-North Carolina boundary.
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A significant stretch, 71 miles, winds through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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It enters from Fontana Dam's south and leaves through the northeast Davenport Gap.
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Clingmans Dome, along the shared border, is the trail's highest point at 6625 feet.
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President Johnson made the A.T. a national scenic trail in 1968, following the National Trails System Act.
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Google Doodles began in 1998. What started as fun now educates on global events and figures.
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The founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, initiated it, hinting at their visit to Burning Man.
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From its lighthearted beginnings, nearly 5,000 Google Doodles have graced our screens, masterfully combining artistry with knowledge.
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