OK – enough bad news about the government shutdown and whether or not your hiking destination is open for business … it’s time for some good news for lovers of nature AND beautiful documentaries – The John Muir Trail documentary Mile … Mile and a Half is available on DVD/Blu-Ray, iTunes, and other VOD platforms including streaming and downloading directly from their site today!

I’ve been following the Muir Project team since they started, and the documentary itself is just gorgeous. If you’ve never considered hiking the John Muir Trail, you’ll become obsessed with it after you watch this movie. And if you have considered hiking the trail, watching this movie will make you start planning your adventure.

The team has been kind enough to offer up a SIGNED, SPECIAL EDITION of the DVD for one lucky Modern Hiker reader. And all you have to do is answer the question what is your dream long-distance hiking trip and why?. Leave your submission in the comments below (and make sure you use your email address in the comment form so I can get in touch with you!).

Also, be sure to follow the Mile … Mile and a Half team on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

AND be sure to tune into TakePart Live on pivot on Wednesday, October 2nd – when producer and photographer Jen Serena will join us live on set for an interview!

I’ll announce a winner on Monday, October 7th. Good luck!

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