We have all heard the term “Appalachia” or “Appalachian” — but few know the true origins of the word and how it has evolved ...

We explore the rich and enduring tradition of storytelling in Appalachia. We explore the rich and enduring tradition of storytelling in Appalachia. Lee Hunsaker, creator of Hoot and Holler, discusses ...

The Museum of Appalachia invites students and families to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of early Appalachian life during its annual Fall Heritage Days, held Oct.

ON THE TRAIL: In his latest poetry collection, If Lost, local poet Clint Bowman examines a number of topics, including the parallels between humans and wildlife. Photo by Thomas Calder Editor’s note: ...

Just as the leaves begin to turn, visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park can turn back the clock and get a taste of daily life long ago in the Appalachian Mountains. The annual Mountain Life ...

The Blue Ridge Parkway runs almost 500 miles through Appalachia, the road itself just a ribbon of black flowing through a landscape of blue and green. Here, life blooms on every hill and holler, from ...

PERRY COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Gurney Norman, an Appalachian writer and mentor left several legacies behind during his life in ...

The Appalachians Harbor More Salamander Species Than Anywhere Else on Earth Appalachia is a global biodiversity hotspot for ...

New Lexington public schools in rural Ohio achieve 99% graduation rate through career and technical education programs that ...

Nearly a third of breast cancer survivors in Appalachia are not taking the critical, potentially life-saving follow-up treatment - despite having insurance that would pay for it, a troubling new study ...

We step off the beaten path and into the woods for a deep dive into the world of foraging in Appalachia. We join the NRV Mushroom Club on a foraging walk, chat with Appalachian Sustainable Development ...