From the Red Rocks of Utah to the Rocky Coast of Maine

​Building Trail Literacy:
​Julia Neumann Connects Maine Youth to the AT

For some, the "magic of the outdoors" is a hobby discovered later in life, but Julia Neumann discovered it early. Growing up in Utah, the desert and mountains weren't just scenery, they were the places where she spent countless hours with her parents from an early age. From canoeing and kayaking to cross-country skiing and backpacking, Julia spent her childhood immersed in Utah’s rugged outdoors whenever possible.

But even a lifelong adventurer can find a new kind of magic. When Julia moved to Maine for college, she discovered a unique geographical jackpot. "I used to tell my friends back home that Maine is the perfect state," she laughs, "because it has the ocean and the mountains. You get the whitewater and the coastline all in one place."
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