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In the Eye of the Beholder
Although beauty may be inherently subjective, an ATC program — the Visual Resource Inventory project — seeks to make it as quantifiable as possible. Evaluating scenic views along the Appalachian Trail today will help ensure the Trail retains its beauty for generations to come.
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