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.
Appalachia Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes Image by Allison Williams Fall is upon us. As the leaves begin to change from green to red, orange and yellow, farms around Appalachia are preparing for opening day of pumpkin season. Granddaddy’s Farm...
It won’t be long now before the days become cooler and the mountains of Appalachia will be swept with fiery reds, oranges, and yellows. Whether you prefer to take in the foliage by car, by train, or on foot, there is no shortage of opportunities for “leaf peeping”. Here are five of the best destinations in Appalachia for stunning autumn views.
If you've ever enjoyed a day at a swimming hole in Appalachia, then chances are you've found a piece or two of river glass. Most of us admire the color and smooth feel then return it to the water, but artist Julie Anne Rogers finds river glass and sees a...
West Virginia Celebrates Appalachian Culture at the 43rd Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival Looking for a great way to celebrate West Virginias rich Appalachian Mountain culture? The 43rd Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival on September...
Looking For A Strange Adventure? Look No Further Than Point Pleasant's Mothman Festival In the fall of 1966, strange things began to take place in the West Virginia town of Point Pleasant. Residents reported seeing dark red lights in the sky and shortly...
Townsend Heritage Festival Offers a Weekend of Fall Activities for All! Image Source: Pixabay Fall is right around the corner, as the leaves prepare to change colors and the air begins to become crisper. September 28-29 the Townsend Heritage Festival will...
Tennessee Valley Fair Begins September 7th Image by Pulaw Fall is just around the corner, which means it is that time of year for fairs and festivals. There is a fair right here in Appalachia that you don’t want to miss! The Tennessee Valley Fair is...
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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!
MountainRose Vineyard in Virginia Looking for a relaxing setting in the mountains of Virginia? Look no further! Right in the heart of Appalachia sits the MountainRose Vineyard. Located in Wise County, Virginia, MountainRose provides a picturesque getaway...
