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September 4, 2007
Interview with American Hiking Society's Trail Information Specialist - Ed Talone
Ed Talone on the Benton MacKaye Trail
American Hiking Society is a great place to work. As an employee, I have the privilege of working with a team of professionals who are dedicated to protecting hiking trails and the natural areas that surround them.
One of the more fascinating employees at American Hiking Society is Ed Talone. Ed is the Office Manager and Trail Information Specialist at American Hiking. He is a regular contributor to American Hiker magazine (the official publication of American Hiking Society), and is the co-author of the recently published Potomac Heritage Trail - A Hikers Guide.
Ed is an extraordinarily accomplished hiker. He has hiked all 8 of America's National Scenic Trails and many thousand of miles of lesser known trails. Ed was the first person to thru-hike the North Country National Scenic Trail, when he did so with his close friend Sue Lockwood in 1994. You can read more about that epic adventure here. Ed is also a big fan of railroads, and loves hiking rail trails.
To listen to this 11 minute 23 second interview, please click here (5.4 MB) Enjoy!
Hiking Stories | By Jeffrey Hunter | 8:52 AM
Comments
I really enjoyed Ed's interview. I remember well out trek through Eglin AFB. I understand that the road walk through Crestview has now been moved off road and that the western side of Eglin is now open to hiking... you game?? If you get over here to do St Mark's call me. I still need to do the 100 miles of BMT through the Smokies.
Thanks Ed for the kind words about the FL Trail. It is complete at this point in time. It is a wonderful trail and well worth the hike. For anyone interested in hiking it please contact me so I can keep track of your progress.
Can't wait until the next time we can hike together.
Sue "Hammock Hanger" Turner
FTA Long Distance Hiking Chairperson
Posted by: Susan F Turner at September 16, 2007 2:13 PM
