Herb Swanson, www.swanpix.com

Nick Rushford completes his journey.

All this week, we've been hearing from people out on the Long Trail, as part of our series on the 100^th anniversary of the Green Mountain Club.

Whether it's for a day, a week, or even a month, what draws people to the trail?

For Nick Rushford of Essex, there've been many reasons to hike the trail from end to end.

The Long Trail: Vermont's Footpath Through History