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"HOLIDAY SUPPLEMENT A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES, May 28, 2021"

5/27/2021

SPECIAL HOLIDAY SUPPLEMENT EDITION
APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM UPDATES, May 28, 2021
~ MANAGER’S VOLUNTEER NEWS
~ NEW HIKANATION MUSEUM EXHIBIT & NEWSPAPER ARTICLE

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

Here is the SPECIAL HOLIDAY SUPPLEMENT
APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM UPDATES
for your review.

FYI ~ SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT UPDATES, click on,
HOLIDAY SUPPLEMENT A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES, 5-28-21

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "Red Wolf o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle
Membership - Editor - Board Member
email: atmuseumfriends@gmail.com
website: www.atmuseum.org

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A. T. Museum
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

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"APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM UPDATES", May 28, 2021

5/25/2021

EARLY SPECIAL HOLIDAY EDITION A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES
MUSEUM PRESIDENT MAKES A REQUEST
FLAME AZALEAS BLOOM AT HIGH ELEVATIONS IN JUNE
NEW HOURS OPEN BEGIN JUNE 2nd.
IRONMASTERS HOSTEL OPEN ~"WALK-INS" WELCOME
APPALACHIAN TRAIL IDEA 100-YEARS-OLD IN OCTOBER !
PINE GROVE FURNACE STATE PARK ACTIVITES & EVENTS
ENJOYABLE MUSIC & MORE !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

The May 28, 2021 edition of
Appalachian Trail Museum Updates
is ready for your review !

SPECIAL REQUEST, click on,
SPECIAL REQUEST FROM MUSEUM PRESIDENT

PART 1 ~ A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES ~ click on,
PART 1 - "A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES", May 28, 2021

PART 2 ~ A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES, click on,
PART 2 - "A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES", May 28, 2021

PART 3 ~ "A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES", click on,
PART 3 - "A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES", May 28, 2021

ATC WINNING PHOTOS & BENNINGTON, VT, click on,
ATC WINNING PHOTOS & NEW "A. T. COMMUNITY" !

SOME MUSIC - 4 SHORT PERFORMANCES, click on,
1.)  VIVALDI CONCERTO IN D MAJOR "LA PASTORELLA"

2.)  MOZART - HIS "BIO" & SOME OF HIS MUSIC

3. )VIVALDI _ CONCERTO IN F MAJOR - SOME FUN MUSIC !

FYI ~ ONLINE STORE - 2021, click on,
A.T. MUSEUM ONLINE STORE - APRIL 2021

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
email: atmuseumfriends@gmail.com

U S Mail Address:
A. T. Museum
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

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Our Amazing Gardens!!

5/23/2021

Now that the pandemic is easing, it's a good time to visit the Museum. Of course, we recommend strongly that you get fully vaccinated first. We do have some new exhibits and a new entrance on the second floor via our ADA accessible ramp. But another reason to come is to see our amazing gardens.

Lorrie Preston is our Naturalist and Wildlife Gardener. With help from her husband Bob and several other volunteers, she has done an amazing job in our gardens. Take a look at this slideshow to get an idea of what they've done. You can also read Lorrie's regular columns on the Gardens, "The Latest Buzz" HERE on our website.

But, to get a full appreciation of our pollinator friendly and certified wildlife habitat gardens, you must come and see them. Hope to see you soon!!

"APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM UPDATES", May 21, 2021

5/20/2021

ELK GARDEN & MT. ROGERS ~ WILBURN RIDGE ~ GARDEN MOUTAIN
A. T. MUSEUM VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT ~ “DRAG’N FLY” NAN
PHOTOS OF MUSEUM NOTABLES (ESPY, SHAFFER, BLISTER SISTERS)
LATEST ON THE 2019 HIKER MURDER (APRIL 24, 2021 UPDATE)
AROUND BURKE’S GARDEN IN PHOTOS & SOME WRITTEN WORD
MUSIC WITH HARPSICHORDS, TRUMPETS, VIOLINS & MORE !
SUPPORT YOUR MUSEUM ~ SHOP OUR “ONLINE STORE”

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

The May 21, 2021 edition of
Appalachian Trail Museum Updates
is ready for your review !

PART 1 ~ A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES ~ click on,
PART 1 ~ "A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES", May 21, 2021

PART 2 ~ MUSEUM MANAGER WEEKLY UPDATE, click on,
VOLUNTEER WEEKLY UPDATE, MAY 19, 2021

PART 3 ~ 2019 HIKER MURDER - RECENT NEWS, click on,
2019 HIKER MURDER~ RECENT APRIL 24 JUDGEMENT

PART 4 ~ ENJOY THE GARDEN MOUNTAIN A.T., click on,
THE PLEASURE OF GARDEN MOUNTAIN VIRGINIA

SOME MUSIC - 4 SHORT PERFORMANCES, click on,
1.)  "VERTIGO" FOR HARPSICHORD

2.)  BIBER - CONCERTO IN C MAJOR FOR TRUMPET & STRINGS

3.)  ARCANGELO CORELLI ~ CONCERTO IN D MAJOR

4.)  J S BACH ~ FANTASY IN A MINOR

FYI ~ ONLINE STORE - 2021, click on,
A.T.MUSEUM ONLINE STORE - APRIL 2021

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
email: atmuseumfriends@gmail.com

U S Mail Address:
A. T. Museum
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

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"APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM UPDATES", May 14, 2021

5/14/2021

TRAIL DAYS FESTIVAL SPECIAL EDITION A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES !
"OFFICIAL" ATC HIKER GOOD NEWS REGARDING THE PANDEMIC
POST TRAIL DAYS A.T. NORTH ~ WHITETOP, MT. ROGERS, & WILD PONIES !
PINE GROVE FURNACE & A. T. MUSEUM ~ KENNEBEC FERRY ~ & MORE !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

The May 14, 2021 edition of
Appalachian Trail Museum Updates
is ready for your review !

FYI ~ PART 1 - A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES ~ click on,
PART 1 - "A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES", May 14, 2021

FYI ~ PART 2 - PARK PROGRAMS & PONIES, click on,
PART 2 - "A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES", May 14, 2021

FYI ~ A.T. KENNEBEC RIVER CROSSING, click on,
KENNEBEC RIVER ATC FREE FERRY

"OFFICIAL" GOOD NEWS FOR ALL A. T. HIKERS, click on,
PANDEMIC ~ "OFFICIAL" GOOD NEWS FOR A. T. HIKERS

ENJOYABLE MUSIC - 4 SHORT PERFORMANCES, click on,
1.) Vivaldi: Concerto in D Major

2.) Praetorius: Dances from Terpsichore

3.) Bach: Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 in D Minor

4.) Bach: BWV 1067 Suite No. 2 – Badinerie

FYI ~ ONLINE STORE - APRIL 2021, click on,
A.T.MUSEUM ONLINE STORE - APRIL 2021

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
email: atmuseumfriends@gmail.com

PS: Please add atmuseumupdates@gmail.com to your “CONTACTS”
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U S Mail Address:
A. T. Museum
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

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Volunteer Spotlight - Nan

5/12/2021

Name: Nan aka Drag’n fly

Location: I grew up in Marietta, PA and have spent most of my life in central east PA, very close to the AT and have always been interested in the idea of a long trail. I retired in 2003 from the Pfaltzgraff Co., York, PA, where I was the manager of the accounting dept., have four children, 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

How long you've been volunteering for the museum and in what capacity: I have been volunteering at the museum as a docent for several years and really love talking to the hikers and visitors about the trail. Really I love the trail. When I am at the museum I get the itch to be out on the trail. I like to keep the backpack ready and in the foyer. Will I ever do another thru hike? Hmmm!!!!!

Other hobbies (besides hiking): Along with hiking I do a lot of canoeing and kayaking. Two years ago I was introduced to kayak sailing and that has really been a lot of fun. Cross country skiing in the winter keeps me busy. This winter was great with all the snow in PA, since traveling out of state was not an option because of the covid. Generally I am traveling to CA, (that’s Canada) NH, VT, NY, etc to get snow for skiing.

When not traveling around in my VW camper van, with boots, bikes, and canoes/kayak, I like to work in my garden. I live in Camp Hill along the Conodoguinet Creek.

A fun fact or other information that you're interested in sharing with the group: I am a 2014 AT thru hiker, who loves the AT. In 2010 I finished a section hike, which took me 6 years, but that just did not satisfy me. I still had the urge to do a thru hike. While visiting the AT Conf Headquarters in Harpers Ferry in 2013, I learned that the oldest female to hike the entire AT, in one year, was 71 and I was coming up on 74, so I decided to go for the glory. HA! HA! So on March 30, 2014 I started the trek in GA and finished in ME on Oct 4.

Since I finished my AT hike I have done some other long hikes: 2 sections on the PCT, a large part of the AZT, and at least 50 miles on all, but one of the other 11 NSTs (National Scenic Trails).
I have made a lot of good friends while hiking on the AT and at the museum. It is a bright spot in my life. I love the AT.

"APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM UPDATES", May 7, 2021

5/6/2021

TRAIL DAYS FESTIVAL INFO & PHOTOS
~ APPALACHIAN TRAIL MUSEUM'S NEW HOURS OPEN
~ MUSEUM MANAGER'S VOLUNTEER WEEKLY UPDATE & SPOTLIGHT
~ CONSTRUCTION CREW FOREMAN RON BUNGAY'S REPORT
~ "HALF GALLON CLUB" STATE PARK STORE & PARK EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
SOME ENJOYABLE MUSIC- & MUCH MORE !

Dear Appalachian Trail Museum Friends,

The May 7, 2021 edition of
Appalachian Trail Museum Updates
is ready for your review !

FYI ~ PART 1 - A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES ~ click on,
PART 1 - "A. T. MUSEUM UPDATES", May 7, 2021

FYI ~ PART 2 -  BUILDING RENOVATION, click on,
RON BUNGAY - BUILDING RENOVATION - CREW

FYI ~ PART 3 -  PARK STORE - HOURS, ETC., click on,
PARK STORE - PINE GROVE FURNACE GENERAL STORE

ENJOYABLE MUSIC - 4 SHORT PERFORMANCES, click on,
1.) J S BACH - VIOLIN CONCERTO IN A MINOR

2.) BIBER - CONCERTO IN C MAJOR FOR TRUMPET & STRINGS

3.) C P E BACH - CELLO CONCERTO IN A MINOR

4.) TANGO BAROCCO

FYI ~ ONLINE STORE - APRIL 2021, click on,
A.T.MUSEUM ONLINE STORE - APRIL 2021

HAPPY TRAILS !

Robert "RED WOLF o'da SMOKY'S" Croyle
A. T. Museum Membership Secretary
email: atmuseumfriends@gmail.com

U S Mail Address:
A. T. Museum
1120 Pine Grove Road
Gardners, PA 17324

F.Y.I. ~ If you wish to receive this Appalachian Trail Museum newsletter,
click on & complete with name and email only, SUBSCRIBE.
Then add atmuseumupdates@gmail.com to your “contacts”
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Volunteer Spotlight - Ed

5/2/2021

Ed near Katahdin in Maine

Name: My name is Ed. I grew up outside of Philadelphia and graduated from Gettysburg College in 1977. Obviously, I have found it very difficult to leave the area!

Location: I have lived in Gettysburg, PA since 1981.

How long you've been volunteering for the museum and in what capacity: I have been volunteering at the AT Museum since 2014, the year I finished the trail. I have been active as a docent, have done a lot of painting, and have worked many hours on the ramp to the second floor.

Favorite place to hike in PA: My favorite place to hike in Pennsylvania is anywhere from Caledonia to Duncannon.

Favorite place to hike outside of PA: My favorite place to hike outside of the state is, so far, in the High Sierras. The John Muir Trail is hard to beat! But Maine was pretty awesome too. And southern Virginia. And the Colorado Rockies. And the Cascades.

Other hobbies (besides hiking): Besides hiking, I also am very involved with singing and acting. I have been active with three different choirs over the years, have performed with singing groups overseas, and have been a big part of Gettysburg Community Theatre. I have also been in plays at the Totem Pole Playhouse and Chambersburg Theater.

A fun fact or other information that you're interested in sharing with the group: I spent my career teaching health and physical education and coaching track and field (hence the trail name 'Phys Ed'), and I have been a part time sports writer for the Gettysburg Times since 1993, covering mostly high school sports. I am married to my college sweetheart (43 years), who just retired as President of Gettysburg College. We have three grown children, and one particularly awesome granddaughter.