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New book documents black experience in Appalachia
Affrilachia: Testimonies,” by Chris Aluka Berry sets out to document the Black experience in Appalachia. The book is a ...
Top 4 Parks in Appalachia to See Fireflies This Summer
From blue-light fireflies to synchronous light shows, these are the best places in Appalachia to see fireflies each summer.
Sections of NC’s Appalachian Trail and Mountains-to-Sea Trail finally reopen after Helene
In Asheville, Hot Springs and other towns that cater to hikers, many restaurants, hotels and Airbnb’s have reopened. Road ...
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"Mountain people are resilient": Chef Ashleigh Shanti on Black foodways, Hurricane Helene and more
A contestant on “Top Chef: Houston” in 2022, Shanti was previously nominated for the James Beard Rising Star Chef award.
US Forest Service reopens more than 100 miles of Appalachian Trail in NC after Helene
To date, the US Forest Service has surveyed and cleared nearly 240 miles of roads (nearly 76% of roads) across the ...
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Missing hiker found dead in Great Smoky Mountains; Rangers mourn dedicated volunteer
The National Park Service said a missing hiker and longtime volunteer was found dead in the Great Smoky Mountains National ...