by Jerry Ison | Mar 7, 2019 | Places to see and people to meet
I gotta admit, I stole that title from a Dolly Parton song of the same name. One of my many, many favorite Dolly songs. As a matter of fact, every time I see wildflowers, I think of her. They have so much in common. They both thrive in the Mountains, are very...
by Tammy Rose | Jan 6, 2019 | Places to see and people to meet
If you live in West Virginia, chances are you familiar with the tale of the Hatfields and McCoys. In 1875, a feud erupted between rival families of Devil Anse Hatfield and Ol’ Randall McCoy. A bloody quarrel took place 144 years ago and it remains a cornerstone...
by Sarah Smith | Oct 17, 2018 | Places to see and people to meet
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, Maryland and...
by Staff Writer | Oct 11, 2018 | Places to see and people to meet
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...
by Allison Williams | Oct 2, 2018 | History and Culture
How to Properly Pronounce Appalachia A P P A L A C H I A. Ten letters with quite a bit of controversy. How do we correctly pronounce the word? For many years, people have been pronouncing the word in two completely different ways: Appa-latch-uh and...
