The Wisdom of Trails

A path near Lake Wingra in Madison, Wisconsin.

A path near Lake Wingra in Madison, Wisconsin. Anne Strainchamps (TTBOOK)

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Any hiker has to wonder about the trails they walk on. Who made them? And why does the trail follow this particular route? Robert Moor has traveled around the world exploring animal and fossil trails, and he's investigated ancient roads and neural networks. He says paths embody a deep wisdom.