by Greg Chaffins | Jul 1, 2018 | Fun Things To Do, Places to see and people to meet
CCO Public Domain Celebrate Independence Day at the Mountain State Art & Craft Fair It’s almost time once again for the Mountain State Art & Craft Fair (MSACF). This uniquely Appalachian experience takes place in the only state in the country that exists...
by Greg Chaffins | Jun 19, 2018 | History and Culture, Places to see and people to meet
The Greenbrier by Bobak Ha’Eri CC-BY 3.0 The Greenbrier is a national treasure that has been a resort to millions. It has served its country during a time of need, and it has been a world-class Golf destination. The Greenbrier is rich in American History....
by Greg Chaffins | Jun 11, 2018 | Places to see and people to meet
Shay Engines No. 5 and No. 6 “Doubleheading” up Cheat Mountain-Cass Scenic Railroad West Virginia Shay Engines by Ron Cogswell CC BY 2.0 I grew up on the Kentucky and West Virginia border, close to the mighty Tug River. As I would go to sleep each night, I would wait...
by Greg Chaffins | Jun 4, 2018 | Fun Things To Do
Chattanooga, Tennessee by djgmix CCO Pixabay There is something inherently magical about a bend in the river. In my adventures on a lazy river, it was a place to stop the boats and take a welcome break. But in Chattanooga, they celebrate a bend in the river the right...
by Greg Chaffins | Apr 16, 2018 | History and Culture
Welcome back to part 5 of our look at the Appalachian Language. We kicked off the series with an exploration of the amazing history of the words and phrases found in Appalachia. Without wasting any more time let’s look at some more linguistic mountain treasures...
