Legends and Superstitions of Appalachian Christmas
Christmas in Appalachia in the past was a joyful and peaceful time Harvest time was over and the Appalachians took this time to relax and enjoy the fruits of all of their labors.
Read MorePosted by Tammy Rose | Dec 23, 2018 | History and Culture |
Christmas in Appalachia in the past was a joyful and peaceful time Harvest time was over and the Appalachians took this time to relax and enjoy the fruits of all of their labors.
Read MorePosted by Tammy Rose | Dec 20, 2018 | Fun Things To Do |
The White Gravel Mine is brought to life with thousands of lights and biblical scenes. The light display is a mile-long system of passageways within the mines.
Read MorePosted by Tammy Rose | Dec 15, 2018 | Fun Things To Do |
Each November the Oglebay Resort in Wheeling is transformed into a winter wonderland. The Oglebay Festival of Lights begins on November 9th and runs through January 1st. People drive hundreds of miles to enjoy this festive and beautiful event.
Read MorePosted by Tammy Rose | Dec 10, 2018 | History and Culture |
Lynch’s training began in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Despite the attack, Lynch never imagined she’d see combat. She was stationed in Fort Bliss as a supply clerk and planned on being in the army for a few years then following her dream to be a kindergarten teacher. The start of the Iraq War, however, changed everything for Lynch and thousands of other soldiers.
Read MorePosted by Timothy Burkhardt | Dec 6, 2018 | History and Culture, Places to see and people to meet |
Every single plant has a specific insect to attack it and keep it from taking over—to keep things in balance,” says Tait. “There’s no balance with invasive plants here, so they are growing really rapidly.
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