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Franklin A.T. Council gets new member

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Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Pictured in front of the Retro Rest camper are Nancy Reeder, “Mingo,” Dani Hansen, Kristina Moe, Rachel Newcomb, Tim Litchford, Tasha Sebring and Colin Gooder. Donated photo Pictured in front of the Retro Rest camper are Nancy Reeder, “Mingo,” Dani Hansen, Kristina Moe, Rachel Newcomb, Tim Litchford, Tasha Sebring and Colin Gooder. Donated photo

A new hiker hostel has joined the Franklin Appalachian Trail Community Council as an A.T. Supporter.

RetroRest828 is a glamper B&B hiker hostel for women run by Deena Bouknight. More information is available at instagram.com/retro.rest.828.

The FATCC is open to businesses, organizations and individuals interested in protecting and promoting the A.T. The next meeting will be held on Monday, Jan. 10. Contact franklinatcc@gmail.com. 

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