Ready to Take a Hike? Join Us in Our Hiking Preparation Series Before Hitting the Trails! Suffering from NDD (Nature Deficit Disorder)? There’s a simple and exciting cure - Take a Hike! Yes, there is no better way to see and enjoy nature than to immerse...
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.
Experience Fall in the New River Gorge, WV
Fall Events In and Around the New River Gorge Image by B Rosen West Virginia’s New River Gorge is a spectacular destination year-round, but the area truly comes alive in the fall. If you went to Fayetteville for Bridge Day last Saturday, plan to head back as there’s a...
Ghost Tours Throughout Appalachia
Ghost Tours Throughout Appalachia Image by Morgan Nuzzo Allure of Ghosts Just like a steep roller coaster or a scary movie, the shared emotion around the thought of ghosts is one of thrill. Many people enjoy the exciting feeling they get when something...
This Appalachian Adventure Offers Dinner and Mystery
Dinner and a Murder! Appalachian Murder Mystery Train Ride! Image Courtesy of Pixabay All aboard film buffs, problem solvers, and adventurers! The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad presents a murder mystery you’ll be dying to solve! Depart from Cumberland,...
John Marcum: Cherry Ridge Wood Products
If you’re in the market for one-of-a-kind, artisan-crafted wood pieces for your home or to give as a gift, this is it! John Marcum of Cherry Ridge Wood Products, located in Jackson, Kentucky has had his hand in the business since a young adult.
Go Jump off the Bridge at the New River Gorge’s Bridge Day
Every October, just outside of Fayetteville, WV, the New River Gorge Bridge closes to traffic for six hours. Crowds of up to 80,000 gather to watch BASE jumpers fly off one of the highest arch bridges in the world and into the New River below.
Mount Vernon, Kentucky’s Moonshiner’s Ball
This year’s Moonshiner Ball will be held on Fri, Oct 11, 2018, 10:00 AM –Sun, Oct 14, 2018, 6:00 PM. This 3-day “Moonshine Soaked” event is celebrating its 5th anniversary and is being hosted by Kentucky’s own The Blind Corn Liquor Pickers.
Weston, West Virginia’s Mountain Root Market
In his small corner of the world, David Townsend is making a big difference in a world where times are tough and too many let their dreams slip away.
West Virginia’s Pumpkin Festival to be Celebrated in Milton’s Pumpkin Park
The pumpkin festival in Milton, West Virginia is held each October and celebrates fall and the harvest season.
Abandoned West Virginia Amusement Park Has Dark History
Abandoned West Virginia Amusement Park Has Dark History Amusement parks are usually filled with the sounds of children's laughter and the sweet smell of cotton candy. At Lake Shawnee Amusement Park in Rock, West Virginia it has been decades since children...