If you love historic locales and beautiful natural scenery, this small Appalachian town deserves a spot on your list of ...

Kentucky Democrats are trying to address the party's steep deficits in overwhelmingly white, conservative pockets of rural ...

How long does it take to hike the Appalachian Trail through the Smokies? The consensus is about a week. If you’re into overnight backpacking but can’t commit to seven days, there are shorter versions ...

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In London, Ky., the scope of the destruction from a tornado that killed 19 in the state was coming into view as residents ...

Thousands of people across Kentucky and Michigan were left in the ... For further info, see the outage map here.

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 ...

In the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, a quiet revolution in end-of-life practices is underway. At Ramsey Creek Preserve near Westminster, South Carolina, the deceased do not rest under ...