The late John B. Scott’s family will forever have a legacy and plans to continue the tradition of walking his namesake trail every year.
The John B. Scott Forever Wild Trail around Lake Martin was named in honor of Scott in 2016 and Scott’s daughter Laura Breyfogle said every Thanksgiving, the family hikes those trails creating cherished memories.
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