I was born in 1946 and raised in a Black coal mining family at the foot of Black Mountain, Kentucky’s highest peak, in Harlan County. From its summit, during my frequent hikes as a teenager, I could ...

Hi, I'm Carley, and I'm a proud Appalachian. Appalachia is a very specific and often misunderstood region of the South. And yes, while the Appalachian Mountains range from Newfoundland, Canada, to ...

”The Appalachian Spirit,” a 60-card deck that pays tribute to Appalachian life includes a cards “See Rock City” barns, a newt and pepperoni rolls. Provided From nostalgic foods like pepperoni rolls ...

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We learn about hunting and fishing in southwest Virginia. Hunting and fishing have always been a big part in Appalachian culture. We learn more about the history of hunting in SWVA, along with going ...

What is Appalachia without biscuits & cornbread?! We talk with a historian & explore restaurants. What is Appalachia without some biscuits and cornbread?! We talk with historian and expert, Leni ...

Stretching 2,197 miles from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail is the most widely known hiking trail in the country. Most Long Islanders with a penchant for the outdoors have ...

The Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library’s (CHPL) downtown Story Center has transformed into a living archive of Appalachian history, migration, and community. Through December 30, new ...

This story was originally published by the Lexington Herald-Leader. I was born in 1946 and raised in a Black coal mining family at the foot of Black Mountain, Kentucky’s highest peak, in Harlan County ...