Beyond the White Blaze: Exploring the Appalachian Trail’s Stories and Community in Central Pennsylvania

aired; November 5, 2026 The Appalachian Trail is known for its miles of mountain views, challenging terrain and hikers making the journey from Georgia to Maine. But for many people, the trail is about much more than reaching the finish line. It’s also about the people, history and communities that make the experience special. That’s the focus of “Beyond the White Blaze: Tales from the Appalachian Trail,” an upcoming event bringing together hikers and members of the trail community at Lindgren Craft Brewery in Duncannon on Saturday, November 21. Julie Queen, manager of the Appalachian Trail Museum and a 2016 thru-hiker, says the trail has a long history. First conceived in 1921, the Appalachian Trail was connected across all its miles by 1937. The museum, located near Pine Grove Furnace State Park, sits almost exactly halfway between Georgia and Maine. For Lee “All Good” Keegan, a Central Pennsylvania resident and 2023 Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, the experience is about slowing down