EDITORIAL: Take a walk on the Appalachian Trail - Chambersburg Public Opinion

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" . . . the museum will house trail photos, archives and artifacts, but also a "living history" exhibit in the form of a hikers' lounge where thru-hikers can share stories about their travels with visitors."

"Living history," or "stinky history?"

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Originally Posted by Jester2000

" . . . the museum will house trail photos, archives and artifacts, but also a "living history" exhibit in the form of a hikers' lounge where thru-hikers can share stories about their travels with visitors."

"Living history," or "stinky history?"

Stinky? Isn't there a government funded bathhouse there with free hot showers, free soap, free warm towels, free plush bathrobes, and free laundry service available?

[Jester2000]

Originally Posted by max patch

Stinky? Isn't there a government funded bathhouse there with free hot showers, free soap, free warm towels, free plush bathrobes, and free laundry service available?

Hahaha! Actually there really are showers available there. Both the non-government kind (Ironmasters Hostel) and the government kind (campground).

No plush bathrobes, tho' -- I stole those years ago.