by Sarah Smith | Apr 18, 2018 | History and Culture
The dawning of color in late winter has always been a sure sign to the Appalachian people that spring is soon on its way. The hardy leaves of blue flag irises pushing up through the snow, and the stalks of daffodils extending through the cold soil can be a welcomed...
by Sarah Smith | Apr 12, 2018 | Places to see and people to meet
All aboard! Are you looking for the chance to discover the countryside without having to walk hours to see it? Try an Appalachian train ride! Now is your chance to dive into the Appalachian Mountains on the Spring Blossom Special offered by the Western Maryland Scenic...
by Sarah Smith | Apr 2, 2018 | History and Culture
Camping can be as primitive or glamorous as one would like it to be. However, what would happen in the unsuspected event of a heavy storm, a lost map, or some kind of threatening incident that would cause you to flee to the forest without any of your gear? Do you know...
by Sarah Smith | Mar 29, 2018 | History and Culture
The old saying, “April showers bring may flowers,” still rings true throughout the Appalachian Mountains. Yet, for many the rain also brings the sniffles too. Just like old mountain-living folklore, many home remedies are also passed down through the generations....
by Sarah Smith | Mar 7, 2018 | History and Culture
In the 18th and 19th centuries, iron furnaces were a powerful contribution to the American economy and the transition from a pioneer lifestyle into a more modern one. If you have ever passed by an old iron furnace and wondered how old it was, how it worked, and how it...
