We were honored to welcome Appalachian Trail Conservancy CEO Cinda Waldbuesser for a guided tour of the Museum on October 6.
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Central Pennsylvania, USA; hiker; backpacker; trail maintainer; bicyclist; recovering attorney; computer geek wannabe; happily married
Get Your Tickets For The 2026 Hall of Fame Banquet Please join us at the 2026 Hall of Fame celebration at the Bavarian Inn, 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV 25443. The deadline for purchasing tickets is coming soon. Follow this link for tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/appal...
Buy tickets – 2026 Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Banquet – Bavarian Inn Resort & Brewing Company
2026 Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame Banquet – Bavarian Inn Resort & Brewing Company, Sun Nov 8, 2026
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Congratulations!! Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo. has shown himself to be an even greater buffoon than 45-47. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
GOP senator airballs perjury claim against Jack Smith over apparent Hawks/Hawkeyes mix-up
The Missouri senator’s shot at a gotcha moment against the former special counsel wound up being a very public miss.
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A.T. Hall of Fame Day Offers A Full Slate of Activities www.atmuseum.org/news/at-hall...
A.T. Hall Of Fame Day Offers A Full Slate Of Activities
Come to our 2026 Hall of Fame celebration at the Bavarian Inn, 164 Shepherd Grade Road, Shepherdstown, WV 25443. We'll honor the 16th Class of the Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame, Daniel Chazin, Elmer....
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The latest episode of our podcast is up!! Mills Kelly, An A.T. Story Teller. www.buzzsprout.com/2627818/epis...
Mills Kelly, An A.T. Story Teller - A.T.rail Of History
Mills Kelly describes himself as an historian, podcaster, backpacker, photographer, and author. He's had a long and distinguished career. He is a (now retired) professor of history at George Mason Uni...
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Today is the start of one of the best times in Pennsylvania, the #bloomsburgfair. I consider myself a bit of an aficianado of fairs. There are other good fairs in PA. York, Gratz and Crawford County come to mind. But, the Bloomsburg Fair is far and away the best. bloomsburgfair.com
Bloomsburg Fair | Rides, Music, Food, Motorsports, Exhibits
Bloomsburg Fair is the Largest Agricultural Fair in Pennsylvania that runs for 9 days and features family fun with rides, music, food, and more.
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It's #dollyparton Day. This is my favorite Dolly song, which first put her on my radar screen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixrj...
Dolly Parton - Jolene (Official Audio)
YouTube video by DollyPartonVEVO
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Trump Schmump. AI SchmAI. The REAL news is this is Fat Bear Week!! katmaiconservancy.org/fatbearweek
Katmai Conservancy | About Fat Bear Week | Join the Conservation Celebration
Discover the story of Fat Bear Week, a celebration of resilience and survival among Katmai's bears. Vote for your favorite and support conservation efforts.
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I NEVER want to hear another word from a supporter of 45-47 about Hunter Biden receiving a bit of money for serving on a corporate board. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghPc...
Report: Russian oligarch bankrolled festivities after Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding
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Is ANYBODY surprised that 45-47's pick to help with his Venezuelan oil deal is under investigation in Spain and Switzerland for money laundering and tax fraud? www.npr.org/2026/09/02/n...
Who is Alejandro Betancourt, Trump's fixer for the Venezuelan oil deal?
The fixer for President Trump's recent deal for Venezuelan oil is Alejandro Betancourt, a self-styled "oil czar" who is under investigation in Spain and Switzerland for money laundering and tax fraud.
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The latest episode of the our podcast is about ALDHA and the 2026 Gathering. In 2026, The Gathering will be held on Columbus Day-Indigenous Peoples Weekend at Gettysburg College, close to the Museum. Bill O'Brien is the guest. Here's a link to the episode: www.buzzsprout.com/2627818/epis...
ALDHA & The 2026 Gathering - A.T.rail Of History
Bill O'Brien, President of the Museum, is also active in ALDHA, the Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association. ALDHA's annual meeting is called The Gathering. In 2026, The Gathering will be held on...
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2026 thru-hikers and those completing a section hike in 2026: Submit your information and photos here: www.atmuseum.org/hikeryearboo...
Bill O'Brien became the new Pres. of the A.T Museum earlier this year. Bill's association with the Trail and the Museum goes back many decades. Bill talks about first learning about the Trail, the Trail icons he has met over the years & his plans for the Museum. www.buzzsprout.com/2627818/epis...
Bill O'Brien's Long Journey On The A.T. - A.T.rail Of History
Bill O'Brien became the new President of the A.T Museum earlier this year. But, Bill association with the Trail and the Museum goes back many decades. Bill talks about first learning about the Trail, ...
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@pennstateuniv.bsky.social expert meteorologist Dr. Jon Nese explains why the canadian wildfires are happening. Despite what 45-47 says, it's NOT mismanagement of the Canadian forests. It's climate change!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZgE...
WxYz July 22, 2026
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We were honored to be featured on the ABC27 program Good Day PA. www.abc27.com/good-day-pa/...
“A.T.rail of History” – New Podcast Covers the Appalachian Trail’s 100 Year History
The Appalachian Trail is celebrating it’s 100th birthday and the Appalachian Trail Museum is marking the milestone with a creation of a new podcast! “A.T.rail of History” covers t…
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Another absurd debacle of 45-47's own making. apnews.com/article/refl...
Drained Reflecting Pool reveals Trump's 'American flag blue' liner is now closer to gray
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's new liner, once dubbed “American flag blue” by President Donald Trump, has faded to a color closer to gray.
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There are SO many outrages in the Trump Administration that we tend to get numb. This former CDC official talks about taking down ads to persuade parents to get their kids flu shots, medical decisions made by political officals with no physicians present, etc., etc. www.cbsnews.com/news/debra-h...
Former CDC official describes "pure chaos" as RFK Jr. sought to transform health agency and take over vaccine panel
Former CDC chief medical officer Dr. Debra Houry warned the "scientific integrity" of federal health agencies are at risk.
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Legal Affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg misunderstood what was happening after the Supreme Court's closing session. Nina stepped up, apologized and took personal responsibility for it. There is not enough of this in our world today and within the news media especially. www.npr.org/2026/06/30/n...
NPR discusses error in reporting on the last day of the Supreme Court term
All Things Considered host Scott Detrow speaks with NPR's editor-in-chief Thomas Evans and Nina Totenberg about her reporting on the final day of the Supreme Court term.
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THIS is what we need now. Three breweries in Mexico, Canada & the U.S. teaming up to create a beer. SOOO cool!! www.npr.org/2026/06/29/n...
3 World Cup rivals find 'Common Ground' in a cross-border beer
A trio of craft breweries from the global soccer event's three host nations are using the tournament to brew something increasingly rare: cross-border solidarity.
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This is a fascinating article. I'm not able to say if this guy is 100% legit., but it is interesting. nicholasjorcutt.substack.com/p/im-trained...
I'm Trained To Know When Someone Is Dying. The White House Needs You To Believe Trump Isn't.
I Can't Diagnose The President. I Can Recognize A Deteriorating Patient.
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We're sad to report that Bill Kemsley, a member of our Appalachian Trail Hall of Fame, has passed away at age 98. Known to many as “Backpacker Bill,” Kemsley founded Backpacker magazine in 1973 and later co-founded the American Hiking Society in 1976. www.atmuseum.org/news/happy-t...
WHO KNEW that the $1.8 billion cop beater slush fund would not be very popular, even with Trump's supporters? Just about every sentient human being, that's who!! www.npr.org/2026/06/02/n...
Justice Department says it will pause 'anti-weaponization' fund after judge's ruling
The Justice Department says it will abide by a federal judge's ruling pausing the government's creation of a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund that has drawn bipartisan pushback in Congress.
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The A.T. Museum has a new mailing address. It is P.O. Box 45, Camp Hill, PA 17001. The Museum's physical address remains the same, 1120 Pine Grove Road, Gardners, PA. To ensure the most efficient and secure delivery of your mail, please send all mail correspondence to our new mailing address.
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Author Steve Carprenter at the A.T. Museum June 12, 3 pm
The AT Museum welcomes Steve Carpenter, author of The Allure and Peril of the Appalachian Trail , on Friday, June 12th at 3pm. Steve is an avid hiker, swimmer, biker, and sailor. Over a period of 15.....
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TACO boy (Trump Always Chickens Out) strikes again. Why would ANY adversary take anything he says seriously? Just wait and he'll cave in. edition.cnn.com/2026/04/21/p...
Why President Trump extended his ceasefire with Iran | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump huddled with his national security team Tuesday afternoon at the White House facing a major decision: what to do next with Iran.
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SO thrilled that my beloved PG is going to continue. www.npr.org/2026/04/21/n...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's new owner is rethinking the business model of local news
Just weeks before it was supposed to close, a nonprofit institute bought the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. NPR's Juana Summers speaks to the institute's chairman, Stewart Bainum Jr., about the sale.
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The Best Way To Remember Katy Sexton www.atmuseum.org/news/the-bes...
The Best Way To Remember Katy Sexton
In 2016, a serviceberry tree was purchased and planted in memory of long time, dedicated member and docent, Katherine "Katy" Sexton. In addition to being a loving wife and mother, Katy was a teacher,....
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2. economy by controlling the Strait of Hormuz. Now Iran is a MUCH bigger player on the world stage. As with so many of his negotiations, Trump plays checkers while his opponents play chess. www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/...
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