A.T.rail Of History Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:08:10 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2627818 en-us © 2026 A.T.rail Of History yes c0b0c1b8-1f14-5e57-87e8-b8b67ffb7e37 Appalachian Trail Museum episodic false A.T.rail of History tells the stories of the Appalachian Trail. It will carry out the mission of the A.T. Museum to tell the story of the A.T., by telling the stories of the founding, construction, preservation, maintenance, protection, and enjoyment of the Trail since its creation.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Appalachian Trail, A.T., Hiking, Appalachian Trail Museum Appalachian Trail Museum https://storage.buzzsprout.com/dkismd52o1cflki5quczod49jnw7?.jpg A.T.rail Of History https://www.buzzsprout.com/2627818 Bodacious, Peoples, Ballard & Rosen Bodacious, Peoples, Ballard & Rosen Today's episode consists of interviews with and about some legends of the A.T. The first is John Beaudet. John, known as Bodacious, is a two time A.T. thru-hiker and well known artist in eastern Tennessee. He carves the unique hiking sticks that the Museum awards to each inductee into the A.T. Hall of Fame. Find out more about Bodacious at https://bodaciousat.com/

Next is Bob Peoples. He's the owner of the Kincora hostel in Tennessee and the originator of the Hard Core trail crew. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018.

The late Ed Ballard was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2024. We speak with Ed's son Bob and grandson Tim.

Finally we speak with Ron Rosen. Ron is widely recognized as one of the most effective volunteers in the history of the A.T., serving in several trail-wide positions as well as with the New York New Jersey Trail Conference for more than 50 years.

]]> Today's episode consists of interviews with and about some legends of the A.T. The first is John Beaudet. John, known as Bodacious, is a two time A.T. thru-hiker and well known artist in eastern Tennessee. He carves the unique hiking sticks that the Museum awards to each inductee into the A.T. Hall of Fame. Find out more about Bodacious at https://bodaciousat.com/

Next is Bob Peoples. He's the owner of the Kincora hostel in Tennessee and the originator of the Hard Core trail crew. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018.

The late Ed Ballard was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2024. We speak with Ed's son Bob and grandson Tim.

Finally we speak with Ron Rosen. Ron is widely recognized as one of the most effective volunteers in the history of the A.T., serving in several trail-wide positions as well as with the New York New Jersey Trail Conference for more than 50 years.

]]> Appalachian Trail Museum Buzzsprout-19452613 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0400 4411 full false A.T. Hall of Fame 2025 Class A.T. Hall of Fame 2025 Class This episode is a panel discussion that took place during the 2025 A.T. Hall of Fame celebration, featuring the 2025 HoF Class and representatives. Featured are Dick Anderson, represented by Don Hudson; Walter Greene, represented by Janice Clain; Marion Park, represented by Jim Fetig and Ron Tipton. The moderators are Larry Luxenberg and Bill O'Brien of the Museum.

]]> This episode is a panel discussion that took place during the 2025 A.T. Hall of Fame celebration, featuring the 2025 HoF Class and representatives. Featured are Dick Anderson, represented by Don Hudson; Walter Greene, represented by Janice Clain; Marion Park, represented by Jim Fetig and Ron Tipton. The moderators are Larry Luxenberg and Bill O'Brien of the Museum.

]]> Appalachian Trail Museum Buzzsprout-19441921 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400 3389 1 3 full false Larry Luxenberg Larry Luxenberg Larry Luxenberg is the Founder and President Emeritus of the Appalachian Trail Museum. In this first original episode of A.T.rail of History, Larry talks about how he first learned about the A.T., what moved him to first hike the entire Trail, then write a well known book about it, then found the Museum of America's most famous and most used long distance hiking trail.

Larry Luxenberg's life has been inextricably tied to the Appalachian Trail since he read a news story about it in grade school.  This led to his 1980 A.T. thru-hike and his involvement with key trail groups like Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association, the American Hiking Society and so many others.  His 1994 book Walking The Appalachian Trail definitively documents the A.T. experience.  But Larry's crowning achievement was the realization in 2010 of his decades long dream to open a Museum devoted to America's most famous long distance hiking trail.  As founder and President of the Appalachian Trail Museum, Larry has shown unswerving dedication to his goals, while quietly and unselfishly motivating others to aid the effort. Larry was named to the A.T. Hall of Fame in 2016.

]]> Larry Luxenberg is the Founder and President Emeritus of the Appalachian Trail Museum. In this first original episode of A.T.rail of History, Larry talks about how he first learned about the A.T., what moved him to first hike the entire Trail, then write a well known book about it, then found the Museum of America's most famous and most used long distance hiking trail.

Larry Luxenberg's life has been inextricably tied to the Appalachian Trail since he read a news story about it in grade school.  This led to his 1980 A.T. thru-hike and his involvement with key trail groups like Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association, the American Hiking Society and so many others.  His 1994 book Walking The Appalachian Trail definitively documents the A.T. experience.  But Larry's crowning achievement was the realization in 2010 of his decades long dream to open a Museum devoted to America's most famous long distance hiking trail.  As founder and President of the Appalachian Trail Museum, Larry has shown unswerving dedication to his goals, while quietly and unselfishly motivating others to aid the effort. Larry was named to the A.T. Hall of Fame in 2016.

]]> Appalachian Trail Museum Buzzsprout-19437602 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400 1965 1 1 full false 100 Years Of ATC 100 Years Of ATC This episode is a unique panel discussion that took place during the 2025 A.T. Hall of Fame celebration. The subject was the first 100 years of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. The first speaker is Larry Van Meter, Executive Director of ATC from 1981 through 1986. Next you’ll hear from Dave Startzell, Executive Director from 1986 through 2012. Next is Brian King, who served in several capacities at ATC from 1987 through 2022, notably as Publisher and keeper of its archives. After Brian, Laurie Potteiger, who served at ATC from 1988 through 2021, most notably as Information Services Manager. Ron Tipton, CEO of ATC from 2013 to 2018 is next. Sandi Marra, CEO from 2019 through 2025 follows. The moderators are Bill O’Brien, who recently became President of the Museum and Larry Luxenberg, Founder of the Museum and President Emeritus.

]]> This episode is a unique panel discussion that took place during the 2025 A.T. Hall of Fame celebration. The subject was the first 100 years of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. The first speaker is Larry Van Meter, Executive Director of ATC from 1981 through 1986. Next you’ll hear from Dave Startzell, Executive Director from 1986 through 2012. Next is Brian King, who served in several capacities at ATC from 1987 through 2022, notably as Publisher and keeper of its archives. After Brian, Laurie Potteiger, who served at ATC from 1988 through 2021, most notably as Information Services Manager. Ron Tipton, CEO of ATC from 2013 to 2018 is next. Sandi Marra, CEO from 2019 through 2025 follows. The moderators are Bill O’Brien, who recently became President of the Museum and Larry Luxenberg, Founder of the Museum and President Emeritus.

]]> Appalachian Trail Museum Buzzsprout-19432252 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400 4298 1 2 full false