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Joe McConaughy Broke the Overall Appalachian Trail Record

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How Joe 'String Bean' McConaughy set the new overall Appalachian trail record

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NewThere’s nothing like seeing hearing from those who are personally touched by the promise ofclean water. Explore their stories and lift your soul; you’ve made this work possible.

Stories and experiences encompassing a spread of outdoor enthusiasms, from theBackcountry to the Backyard^TM. What keeps you outdoors?

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