Kelly Thomsen

Have you ever wondered who used a trail before you—or maybe how a trail first came to be? These eight routes were initially traveled by American Indians who created the paths for travel, trade, and spiritual connection long before European settlement. Pick one or several for the chance to walk in the footsteps of this land’s earliest inhabitants, surrounded by history. 

Read more: https://www.outdoors.org/get-out-blog/8-hikes-on-american-indian-footpaths.