A few years ago Bill Bryson’s book “A Walk in the Woods” was made into a film starring Nick Nolte and Robert Redford. *You will need to create a FREE account on Vimeo to take advantage of this offer. The Park Trust is the only land trust with a comprehensive mission of preserving national parks through land protection and creating a pipeline of future park stewards by connecting kids to parks. “I thought it would be a lark,” she said. Trail Magic: The Grandma Gatewood Story Grandma Emma Gatewood was 67 years old in 1955 when she became the first woman to solo thru-hike the 2,050-mile Appalachian Trail after she had raised 11 … Watch the inspiring story of this historic hiker which includes interviews with … We thank the festival committee for helping us share Emma’s story! This was no small feat! Territory, and Washington, D.C. There’s no such thing a “small donation”! Emma Caldwell was born around 1887 at … She became known as "Grandma" Gatewood. You can arrange for a screening for your group! At 19 she married Perry Clayton Gatewood, … Friends and neighbors have worked together over the 10 years to make the festival one of the top 50 small film festivals in the world! The 3,197-foot overlook is thought to be one of the most scenic views on the A.T. It’s been said that more pictures are taken there than any other place on the trail. THIS EVENT, ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR 2/13 HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER AND RESCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY APRIL 5TH. Emma ‘Grandma’ Gatewood. Emma Rowena Gatewood, “Grandma Gatewood” walked out of her house one fine day in 1957 at age 69 and hiked the entire Appalachian Trail — 2,180 miles, from Springer Mountain, Ga., to … The National Park Service thanks all those involved for their commitment and support to secure the Hogan Hollow property and this critical viewshed for the enjoyment and benefit of all.”. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. A portion of the Buckeye Trail which passed through the Hocking Hills State Park is named after a wonam who had a trememdous affect on the region, its popularity, and hiking in general. Grandma Emma Gatewood was the first woman to solo thru-hike the Appalachian Trail in 1955 at the age of 67 after raising 11 children and surviving domestic abuse. It’s Fourth of July! Thanks to NYT Bureau Chief Katharine Seelye’s recent obit, Emma “Grandma” Gatewood’s story continues to demonstrate firsthand that her inspiration is “evergreen”. This film could not have been made with out the creative team of Peggy Foley, producer and editor, Directors of Photography Bruce Lundeen and Tom Whaley. She would retreat to the woods to find solace and healing after the abusive episodes. After the film we did a Q&A. To honor her achievements, in 2012 the Ohio General Assembly declared April 27 as Emma Grandma Gatewood Day. The Appalachian Trail Museum Features Grandma Gatewood, a trail pioneer. A pioneer long-distance hiker, Grandma Gatewood captured the imagination of the hiking community and touched many lives … The long awaited full-length Appalachian Trail documentary is finally here! We'd love to bring her story to you! 4 talking about this. She did it in 1955 at the age of 67 … It’s Fourth of July! For only $8.99 you can rent the documentary and enjoy it at your leisure. Media Contact: Ivan Levin at 540.818.5818 or ivan@parktrust.org. Washington, D.C. (August 4, 2020) – On July 23, 2020, the National Park Trust transferred ownership of 239 acres of land in one of the most popular areas of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (A.T.) near Troutville, Virginia to the National Park Service. See the Emmy-nominated documentary about Emma "Grandma" Gatewood… Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. If you e-mail us directly and do not receive an answer within a day, please use our contact form. Thank you Emma for all you did and continue to do, inspiring others to reach for new opportunities. Emma was born in 1887 at Raccoon Creek, Gallia County Ohio; she was one of 15 children. I was put in touch with Lucy Seeds, Emma’s youngest daughter, who spent about an hour on the phone telling me about her mother’s … Her story raised the veil on cultural barriers including age and sex discrimination. That film and “Wild” featuring Reese Witherspoon have continued to refocus people’s interest on hiking and ultimately Emma and her inspiring story. If your group would like to host a presentation of our Grandma Gatewood storytelling program, one-act play and/or the documentary, please contact Eden Valley Enterprises at http://edenvalleyenterprises.org/contactgoogle.htm to make arrangements. Celebrate our nation and our heritage and help Eden Valley continue to tell the stories that others forget. This project also protects a section of the trail which runs through the property. Higgins is a founder and current Artistic Director of Eden Valley Enterprises, … Before she died in 1973 she had hiked the AT several times, completed hikes in Oregon, Vermont, and Pennsylvania. Find out more at www.parktrust.org. You can also send a check made payable to Eden Valley Enterprises; 1250 East River St., Elyria, Ohio 44035 (download a convenient PDF form), (As a not-for-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) or the Internal Revenue Code, all donations are tax-deductible.