Benton MacKaye: Conservationist, Planner, and Creator of the Appalachian Trail

Planner and originator of the Appalachian Trail and a cofounder of the Wilderness Society, Benton MacKaye (1879—1975) was a pioneer in linking the concepts of preservation and recreation. Spanning three—quarters of a century, his long and productive career had a major impact on emerging movements in conservation, environmentalism, and regional planning. MacKaye's seminal ideas on outdoor recreation, wilderness protection, land—use planning, community development, and transportation have ins...