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 Staff Writer | Sep 6, 2018 | Places to see and people to meet
Doug Haley, the owner of Fine Wine Caddy, grew up in Kentucky on his family’s dairy farm. He went to Eastern Kentucky University, graduating in 1977, and began his career as an artisan. The self-taught woodworker started his life with woodworking operating a...
by Allison Williams | Aug 23, 2018 | Places to see and people to meet
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 for wine...
by Tammy Rose | Jun 23, 2018 | Places to see and people to meet
“Dolly Sods Wilderness Area” by Appalachian Dreamer is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0 The Dolly Sods Wilderness Area in the Monongahela National Forest is one of West Virginia’s greatest comeback stories. From near destruction to one of the most...
by Timothy Burkhardt | Jun 2, 2018 | History and Culture, Places to see and people to meet
Elk by Warren Brown CC BY 2.0 Elk Are Roaming the Appalachians Once Again Long ago, herds of majestic elk flourished in the mountains of southern Appalachia. The Cherokee Indians called them “A-wi-e-qua,” which means “deer big.” And they are...
