Early 1990's

·        The idea for a walking map of South Carolina was conceived by Walker Williams, former principal of Duncan Elementary School. 

·        SEW-Eurodrive donated their services to have the site cleared and graded. 

·        Steve Davis, a parent volunteer at the school, also assisted in the effort to clear underbrush. 

·        Assistant principal, Greg Wood, received a physical activity grant that helped secure interstate signs for the site.

1997

·        Three Duncan Elementary teachers, Michelle Bridwell, Fran Emmel, and  Lewanna Caldwell, along with assistant principal, Dan Young, received a Toyota Investment in Mathematics Excellence (T.I.M.E.) grant, a Piedmont Hub grant, and an Eisenhower Professional Development grant.

·        Blackwood Engineering, Inc. volunteered their services to survey the site.

·        Rick Huffman, landscape architect of Earth Design in Pickens, South Carolina, developed the master plan for the site.

·        District Five School Board designated the property for the project.

·        On October 7, a groundbreaking ceremony was held.

1997-2000

·        District School-to-Work coordinator, Jocelle Allen, received additional grants to develop the site, including Spartanburg County Foundation, SC Forestry Commission, and Learn and Serve America.

·        Assistant Superintendent for Administration and Operations, Sam Betsill, oversaw construction of the site.

·        Teachers wrote lessons, developed kits, and participated in staff development.

2000