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Let's Go For a Walk: Appalachian Trail

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Let’s Go For A Walk

Appalachian Trail
2026-09-30 18:30:00 2026-09-30 19:30:00 America/New_York Let’s Go For A Walk LET’S GO FOR A WALK…. One woman traded her routines for a backpack and a winding footpath stretching across 14 states. Main Library - Piano Space

Wednesday, September 30
6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Piano Space

LET’S GO FOR A WALK…. One woman traded her routines for a backpack and a winding footpath stretching across 14 states.

On the Appalachian Trail, she learned that the hardest steps often lead to the most unexpected transformations. Join Susan “Season One” Leo-Johnson as she shares her journey on trail and learn what it takes, and doesn’t, to thru-hike the world’s oldest, continuous footpath. This engaging visual and tactile presentation offers audiences a glimpse into what it’s like to be a thru-hiker on the Appalachian Trail. Through a blend of photographs, historical insight, and personal experiences, this informative program is designed to both enlighten and inspire.

The presentation includes:

  • A narrated PowerPoint presentation
  • Cultural and historical background
  • Backpacking tips and interesting stories
  • Gear Show & Tell
  • Trail Magic (snacks)
  • Audience Q & A at the end

For adults and teens. Registration required. Contact Ari at apappas@minlib.net with any questions.

AGE GROUP: | Senior (55+) | High School | Adult (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Nature & Outdoors | History & Genealogy | Health & Wellness |

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