Islands on MSN

The Ohio city in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains with a historic downtown and scenic beauty

Famous for its glass art, this charming Ohio city near the Appalachians boasts a historic downtown, a unique museum, holiday ...
WVXU

Remembering Ohio’s Appalachian-Trail-hiking grandma

Emma Gatewood stands on the Oregon Trail, with her pack and an umbrella in tow. She hiked 2,000 miles of the trail in 1959, years after she thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail. When Emma Gatewood was 67 ...
The Gazette

Explore the Hocking Hills, the foothills to the Appalachia Mountains in Ohio

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. You don't have to travel to the East Coast to experience Appalachia - instead, head to the Hocking Hills ...
WVXU

After 50 years, an Ohio organization still celebrates Appalachian culture in urban areas

A hazy sunrise along the Cincinnati riverfront on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Ohio is under an air quality alert due to smoke and particulates from wildfires in Canada. After World War II, thousands of ...
Morning Journal

Foundation for Appalachian Ohio is accepting applications for more than 50 scholarships funds

NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is accepting applications for more than 50 scholarship funds supporting the educational and career goals of students in the 32-county ...
Morning Journal

Foundation for Appalachian Ohio awards $161,965 to support projects in region

NELSONVILLE — The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) in partnership with the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) has awarded $161,965 to support projects and individuals committed to ...