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Hiking the Appalachian Trail with Chappy Jack In-Person
Join Jack "Chappy Jack" Layfield as he tells of his adventures on the Appalachian Trail and his time serving as Appalachian Trail Chaplain. His book, On the Trail with Chappy Jack: Devotions for the Trail You're On, will be available to sell and for signing after the discussion.
- Date:
- Tuesday, May 17, 2022
- Time:
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Blacksburg Community Room
- Branch:
- Blacksburg Library
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Author Event
For more than 30 years, Jack Layfield dreamed of hiking the entire Appalachian Trail. At the age of 68, he was an out-of-shape, soon-to-be-retired mental health counselor with a longing for an adventure. A chance encounter with the Appalachian Trail Chaplaincy opened a new door to a new life of service and a chance to fulfill his lifelong dream. Come alongside "Chappy Jack" as he straps on a backpack for a six-month, 2,192-mile-trek along the famous footpath. As you follow his journey through the pages of "On the Trail with Chappy Jack: Devotions for the Path You're On," may the true white blaze of faith lead you, as it did Jack, to the Mountain of Peace.