Earl Shaffer
taking a break
during his 1998 thruhike.
Great CD by Takoma Tedd
Featuring Songs
from Earl's Poetry
Ordering Information
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 ... to the Earl
Shaffer Web Page ... a presentation of the Earl Shaffer Foundation that celebrates the
life and times of Earl V. Shaffer of Pennsylvania ... writer and poet, naturalist,
dedicated environmentalist, and the first person to thruhike the Appalachian Trail from
end to end in one continuous journey. We hope you enjoy your visit! |
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New Postage Stamp Honoring Earl Celebrates 60 Years of Thru-Hiking
In celebration of the 60th Anniverary of Earl's history-making 1948 thru-hike, a new postage stamp
and commemorative event cover
is available to order for a limited time.
The collectible event cover features a custom-designed stamp bearing a photo of Earl
at the northern terminus of the A.T. The Earl Shaffer Foundation
has made arrangements to have the stamp canceled at the Millinocket, Maine, Post Office on August 5,
2008 - exactly 60 years after the completion of Earl's first hike. Orders will be shipped after
that date. The deadline for ordering is July 25, 2008.
HOW TO ORDER the 60th Anniversary Commemorative Stamp
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Now Available for Purchase: Earl's Latest Book, ODE TO THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL
While on his final thruhike of the A.T. in 1998, Earl kept a journal which he wrote in the form of an ode, an ancient form of poetry which Earl loved.
The Earl Shaffer Foundation has just published this journal in a special softcover Limited Edition which is
now available for purchase.
The book is beautifully illustrated with color photos of Earl and the Appalachian Trail contributed by friends of Earl Shaffer.
We welcome your support of the Earl Shaffer Foundation. Profits from all sales currently go towards bringing into publication many more of Earl's works which remain yet unpublished.
HOW TO ORDER Ode to the Appalachian Trail
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Earl's First Music CD: ALWAYS IN APRIL
More than just a long distance hiker, Earl Shaffer was a poet, songwriter, folk singer and guitarist.
The Foundation is excited to announce that a music CD of Earl performing some of his original work
is
available to order. Entitled Always in April
, the CD contains 17 of Earl's songs, including
Long High Lonesome Trail,
Allegro to the Sky,
Always in April,
Robin in the Rain,
April Dawn,
Laggards Lose,
Molly-O-Roon,
Chucky Blue,
Owl at Twilight,
Susquehanna Song,
Garlands of Glee,
Skies Oer the River,
Erin Shore,
Midnight Rain,
Call of the Turtledove,
Juniata Saga, and
Perfect Song.
HOW TO ORDER Always in April
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Sequel to Earl's First CD Just Released: TRAIL OF THE TROPIC MOON
Discovered among a relative's estate, recordings of Earl singing many of the ballads he wrote while he was stationed in the South Pacific
during World War II (and others he wrote after he returned home) have just been released in CD format and are now
available to order. Entitled Trail of the Tropic Moon
, the CD contains 15 of Earl's songs, including
Trail of the Tropic Moon,
Tongareva Lament,
Vagabodage,
Wake of the Sea,
Keystone Pennsylvania,
Old Smoky Ramble,
Song of the Timberline,
Skies Over the River,
Didn't Seem to Care,
Loon Yodel,
Kinzua Death Chant
and
Wanderers Quest.
New versions of Midnight Rain, Susquehanna Song, and April Dawn, songs on Earl's first CD, complete the new CD.
HOW TO ORDER Trail of the Tropic Moon
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Earl's 1948 Slideshow Now Available on DVD
The Foundation recently produced a DVD featuring Earl's original color slides with Earl's own 80-minute narration of his pioneering 1948 thruhike.
It also contains his 1948 daily trail journal and other interesting items, including video of
several TV interviews conducted during his 1998 50th Anniversary thruhike. The DVD can be ordered from
the Foundation for $24.95 plus shipping, with all proceeds benefiting causes dear to Earl.
DETAILS HERE
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Katahdin Art Project
Operation of the Katahdin Art Project will soon transfer from Bart Smith's Crest Photography to the
Earl Shaffer Foundation. Details for purchasing signed copies of this beautiful memorial to Earl will be
updated on this website soon.
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