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Romantic Getaways for Valentine’s Day
Cozy up with your significant other in the quaint cabins of Virginia or Tennessee or plan a full day of activities at the well-known Greenbrier in West Virginia or the Barnsley Resort in Georgia. Take a hike and experience Appalachia and wind down the day by booking a relaxing massage or carriage ride.
Secret Tunnels Under Asheville
It has long been rumored that there once was a vast network of secret tunnels under Asheville, NC. Legends of sunless bootlegger routes, abandoned subway tunnels, and hidden passages beneath the Masonic temple are hinted at by locals, bartenders, and Haunted Asheville tour guides alike.
UFO Sightings and Stories Throughout Appalachia
Learn about local Appalachia UFO stories from West Virginia journalist, Kyle Lovern and how the town of Flatwoods became known as “Home of the Green Monster.” Take a UFO tour and learn about the history of Appalachia’s UFO sightings.
Punxsutawney Phil: Appalachia’s Furry Forecaster
On February 2, Groundhog Day brings thousands of people together from all over the world to celebrate the prediction of a furry forecaster.
This West Virginia Company Turns Coal Into Art
West Virginia is well known for being a coal state. The most common use for coal is coal-fired electricity generation. A Company in Raleigh County, West Virginia, however, is using coal in a much more creative way.
Three Blacksmiths: A Unique Restaurant in Sperryville, Virginia
Indulge yourself with a five-course meal from Three Blacksmiths. Learn the history of how Three Blacksmiths came to be and about the uniqueness of the new restaurant.
Hatfield and McCoy Moonshine Distillery
Located in Gilbert WV, Hatfield and McCoy Moonshine Distillery uses an iconic family recipe to carry on the Appalachian tradition of distilling moonshine.
Add West Virginia to Your Bucket List in 2019
If you are craving adventure or if you want to make some new memories with your loved ones this year, look no further than West Virginia!
West Virginian Artisan Makes Glass Masterpieces
Hinkle loves working with glass and colors and making his visions a reality. He’s worked with glass for 46 years and has been blowing glass for 42 years now. He still loves going to work every day and seeing what colorful glass art will come from his imagination that day.
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.
