Olivia Young Olivia Young is a freelance journalist and media professional who has covered travel, sustainability, and science for National Geographic, Travel + Leisure, Thrillist, Afar, Atlas Obscura, Midwest Living and other digital and print publications.
The Appalachian Trail’s First Female Solo Hiker Started a Hiking Legacy Grandma Gatewood’s family still hikes the Ohio Buckeye Trail she established decades ago By Olivia Young July 15, 2025 In this story: adventure, hiking, outdoor recreation
The Magazine of The Sierra Club
