Appalachian Stories

From Grandma’s reciepes to great hiking trails to scary stories to tell at the campfire, you’ll find it all right here as you explore mountain life.

Fun Things To Do
John Campbell Folk School: Get Your Hands Dirty and Learn to Grow Mushrooms!

John Campbell Folk School: Get Your Hands Dirty and Learn to Grow Mushrooms!

Are you curious about the benefits of medicinal mushrooms? Have you considered mushroom farming or growing edible mushrooms as a hobby? You can learn how to grow mushrooms with ease from a weekend class in the Appalachian Mountains! John C. Campbell Folk School in North Carolina is offering a detailed mushroom growing experience by a skilled instructor that will have you growing mushrooms of your own in no time!

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Riverbend Festival

Riverbend Festival

Over the course of the eight nights, music festival fans will have a chance to take in over 100 different musical acts in Chattanooga. The five stages will feature artists against the backdrop of the famous Tennessee River on the “Scenic City’s” front porch.

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Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival

Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival

Have you heard that Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is having ten days of art and music—for free? It might sound too good to be true, but it’s the real deal! It’s the 59th annual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival. This spectacular event presents a diverse and dynamic blend of music, art, and fun.

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