Appalachian Trail "Angels"

"Trail angels like the Wileys are legends, but there are many less-well-known and even anonymous angels who also help the hikers on their journey. Thru-hikers tell stories of strangers who buy them steak or sushi dinners. Why? 'Because we look so pathetic,' says Joe Wisley (Mr. Bones), 28, of Converse, Ind., with a chuckle, who was hiking the trail with his wife, Melissa (Stubbs), 28."  Stephanie Schorow writes about blueberry farm owners Roy and Marilyn Wiley -- who've been baking cookies for Appalachian Trail hikers for 20 years -- and other known and anonymous trail angels. In the Boston Globe.

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