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.

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

Escape the heat and head to Boone, North Carolina, where An Appalachian Summer Festival offers a month of unforgettable ...

At Bernheim Forest and Arboretum, volunteer naturalist Bill Napper has identified 13 species of fireflies, including the rare blue ghost (Phausis reticulata). Primarily found in the Appalachian ...

In my younger years in school, I always loved geography. Living in New Hampshire, there was so much to be excited about. However, it’s a big world out there with ...

On a clear, sunny day in May, just a few weeks into the Smoky Mountain rafting season, Heather Ellis took a dozen people ...