Stretching from Georgia to Maine, the Appalachian Trail (AT) is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world. It’s 2,197 ...

Snow banks help plants thrive in the mountains, providing water and nutrients for soil. But as climate change warms the ...

Banner Elk, NC, is a mountain resort town just 75 miles north of Asheville. It has a tiny population of 1,338, approximately less than 1.5% of Asheville's population. Located in the heart of Blue ...

President Donald Trump signed executive orders to effectively slash environmental protections on more than half of the nation ...

The Skeesick family has found a way to live the farm life right in South Nashville. “I’m from the Appalachian mountains of Virginia, biking, hiking, raising ...

The Appalachian Mountains, stretching from Alabama to Canada, harbor one of North America’s most diverse yet underappreciated ecosystems. While iconic species like black bears and white-tailed deer ...

Tucked away in Western Maryland’s Appalachian Mountains, Frostburg delivers small-town magic with big-time charm, all within easy reach for families seeking a memorable day trip adventure.

At an outdoor eatery, Open Mic Night audience members included a bearded lady, musicians, men, women, a few children, three ...

UPMC Western Maryland (formerly Western Maryland Health System) provides comprehensive healthcare services just a short drive ...

The heat is intense in Raleigh, so you may want to pack your bags and head to higher elevation areas in North Carolina. Here ...

Circa-1900 general store in heart of downtown filled with music, dance, art and food rooted in Appalachian traditions. Music ...

A recent study by the Appalachian Regional Commission is comparing rural Appalachia to the rest of rural America.