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Vicariously hike the Appalachian in the gorgeous A Trail Tale

Inspired by Oregon Trail, but minus the dysentery. | Screenshot: Terrence O’Brien / The Verge

I used to be an avid hiker and would try to go backpacking a few times a year. I always dreamed of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail, but life kind of got in the way. (Turns out jobs, wives, and children aren't thrilled with the idea of you disappearing for three months.) But I've been longing to reconnect with my love of the outdoors and just recently took my kids on their first camping trip. So I discovered A Trail Tale at a really opportune time. It's an interactive trail journal created by Andy Moliski with help from his brothers Adam and Alex.

The various segments of the trail are rendered in beautiful pixel art reminiscent of a '90s S …

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