Horace Sowers Kephart┬а(September 8, 1862 тАУ April 2, 1931) was an American travel writer and librarian.┬аHe is best known as the author of┬аOur Southern Highlanders, a memoir about his life in the┬аGreat Smoky Mountains┬аof western North Carolina, and the classic outdoors guide┬аCamping and Woodcraft.┬аKephartтАЩs contributions extended beyond writing; he played a pivotal role in establishing the┬аGreat Smoky Mountains National Park┬аand helped plot the route of the┬аAppalachian Trail┬аthrough the Smokies. His adventurous spirit and love for the wilderness continue to inspire outdoor enthusiasts to this day.┬а