John Davis Treks East for Wildlife Conservation

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There’s nothing more enjoyable than a walk in the park, but what about a walk through several parks? Or better yet, what about a walk through several states? Not many people would take on such a long on a trek, but that’s exactly what one man is doing. And WBHM intern Ben Johnson recently caught up with him at Birmingham’s Railroad Park.

Learn more about John Davis and follow his TrekEast here.

~ Ben Johnson, March 28, 2011

 

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