> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.hikingamerica.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Celebrating 6 Years on the American Discovery Trail - A Look at Our Journey Together - URL: https://www.hikingamerica.com/6-year-anniversary-on-american-discovery-trail/ - Published: 2024-01-24T12:00:06.000Z - Updated: 2024-01-24T12:09:38.000Z - Description: Join us in commemorating Hiking America's six-year journey along the American Discovery Trail. Explore how our guides, maps, and hiker notes have made this more than just a trek – it's a collective adventure. - Author: John Wesley Brett - Tags: How To **Dear Hiking America Members,** I hope this email finds you well and eager for your next adventure. Today, I'm reaching out to share a special milestone that's close to my heart and, I hope, to yours as well. It's been **six incredible years** since we began writing guides, drawing maps, plotting Gaia GPS Tracks & Routes, and curating your incredible **Hiker Notes** to the **American Discovery Trail.** [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/0f/28/0f286572-aa37-49a3-8704-f6d42aa3a69a/content/images/2024/01/mike.jpeg)](https://www.youtube.com/@iLikeMike?ref=hikingamerica.com) [****Mike "I Like Mike" Crowley**](https://www.youtube.com/@iLikeMike?ref=hikingamerica.com) was the first to field check Hiking America data. Hiking America photo. [**Mike "I Like Mike" Crowley**](https://www.youtube.com/@iLikeMike?ref=hikingamerica.com) (above) was the first of many to contribute to this project back in 2019\. He has plans to set out on another cross-country trek later this year, including another section of the **American Discovery Trail!** As we reflect on this journey, I wanted to share some milestones that we've achieved together. ### **By the Numbers: Our Collective Journey on the ADT** These numbers represent more than just data; they symbolize **our shared dedication** and passion for long-distance hiking and the discovery of the vast and varied landscapes of our beautiful country along the **American Discovery Trail.** ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/0f/28/0f286572-aa37-49a3-8704-f6d42aa3a69a/content/images/2024/01/2024-01-22_07-06-47.png) You can easily tell why our guides are digital and not sold as a book. Even "War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy is a mere 1352 pages! As we celebrate this milestone, I am reminded of the countless stories, challenges, and triumphs that each waypoint, each page, and each mile carries – ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/0f/28/0f286572-aa37-49a3-8704-f6d42aa3a69a/content/images/2024/01/quadgrouping.png) A few of our friends. Clockwise from top left: [****Dee Fournier**](https://www.facebook.com/deestah12/posts/pfbid02h63mmNKky2k5w4FKFiE9XvQU6yJeWh6UXjcwfDrrPiWLU8x8XrfXnsnKRNUZWK9cl)****,** [****Bernie Krausse**](https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story%5Ffbid=534217928751183&id=575812998&substory%5Findex=534217928751183), [****Michelle Strong**](https://www.facebook.com/ironwomanstrong/posts/pfbid02zHFFbASykQ9ZxCMBoNfmiuLygDE2938aMhXd2qR6NqfQAwHfygqTAKRxAs1tdkXLl)****, and "**[****Ray Rey" Reynosa**](https://www.facebook.com/gearedupadventures/posts/pfbid06hsbDsmENR88VzAofwhaBbCSRQbxuM4MRiAmKXRfRvnMW5fx1b1eUQSTs9GUHxotl), - Hiking America photos – and the many friends, those above and many more, we've met along the way. This journey isn't just about the paths we've mapped or the guides we've created. **It's about the community we've built** – a community of hikers, dreamers, and adventurers. Each one of you has played a crucial role in shaping this journey, and for that, I am eternally grateful. As we look to the future, I am excited to continue this adventure with you, adding more miles, stories, and memories to **our collective hiking experience.** Your feedback, stories, and suggestions are invaluable, and I encourage you to keep them coming as they enable those who follow. Thank you for being an integral part of this six-year journey. Here's to many more years of exploring, learning, and growing together on the **American Discovery Trail.** **Let's do this together!** [JOIN the HIKING AMERICA Community!](https://www.hikingamerica.com/#/portal/signup) ### Hike Your Hike - John. **John Wesley Brett** *Hiking America Creator, Curator* > P.S. We always love to hear about your experiences, lessons learned on the trail, and suggestions. Feel free to hit reply and share your story – it might just be the inspiration for our next guide update or newsletter feature! 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