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One man's wish to preserve the history of his ancestors has resulted in this country's most complete and authentic representation of pioneer life in Southern Appalachia.

Up until recently, many Appalachians have been isolated by a lack of television and other technology that would allow them to pick up other speech patterns and ways.

The Santa Train has been delivering an early Christmas to rural Appalachia for over 60 years. The train, which always runs the Saturday before Thanksgiving, delivers donated toys, clothes and candy to children along a 110-route corridor.

Travel in Laos, a small landlocked country in Southeast Asia, offers a tantalizing mixture of the exotic and familiar for folks with Appalachian roots, and low budget adventure for all.

A humorous look at greenhorn city-dwellers who invaded the quiet countryside of the rural Appalachians to try their hand at hunting

A writer thinks about his own experiences with West Virginia and the differences between it and the life he's known.

a review of the hatfield/McCoy reunion festival marathon. Come see the big heart this tiny venue has to offer.

Here are some great escapes located in and around southern Appalachia. Not only do these spots offer the seclusion and beauty of the Smokies and the Blue Ridige Mountains, food and inn options are great.

Hocking College is located in Nelsonville Ohio. Nelsonville is a town like so many others in the southeastern part of Ohio. The region is known as Appalachia, and it is obviously a very poor area.

A discussion (or rant, actually) originally typed flow-of-thought on author's online blog about the speak patterns of her native Appalachia, and their slow disappearance.

An editorial piece on the PBS documentary, Country Boys, a harrowing look at poverty stricken Appalachia.

If African, Asian and Native Americans are considered minorities and oppressed groups based on educational attainments, poverty and health standarts - Appalachian Americans have it the worst of all. They are the INVISIBLE minority in America.

We hear a lot in the news about bad things teenagers are doing these days. Rarely do we hear anything about the good. This is a great story about a group of great teenagers helping to honor a dying man's final wishes. Too many kids today are wrapped up in themselves

It has recently become an issue in the U.S....elderly substance abuse. Unfortunately, I do not think this is exactly correct, nor as it seems to be.

Landon's film, which is based on the novel by Francine Rivers, focuses on a religious ritual that Welsh immigrants brought to America

Military families can travel cheaply today, if they use the resources available to them through the military.

A short personal history of spiritual experience with Pentecostal Holiness Snake Handling as family tradition in Southestern Kentucky.

Are you searching for some great summer festivals to attend this year? West Virginia offers unique and entertaining festivals for everyone all across the state throughout the summer months.

Backing the banjo player on bass and guitar were two mousy guys who looked a little uncomfortable about the music they were playing and the cowboy hats they were wearing.

John Fox Jr.'s character John Hale in The Trail of the Lonesome Pine resembles the life of John Ames in Marilynne Robinson's Gilead although Ames lives in denial and fails to acknowledge the similarities.

Here are some selections to get you started, all from the Rose family that you may not have thought of.

Heifer International is a unique non-profit group that provides animals and training to impoverished people rather than just a monetary gift. By teaching people accountability, sustainability and business practices they help entire communities rise out of poverty.

Hollywood portrays stereotypes in movies, but when it comes to W.V., we get the worst of it. Is being the butt of all these jokes influencing West Virginians' perceptions of their own lives as much as it is influencing perceptions of the rest of the U.S.'s filmgoers?

Obdurate but lovable artist with one semester of formal training returns to alma mater as professor of art and generates a small but avid following amongst figurative art cognoscenti, despite an eccentric refusal to pander to art trends.

A Sampling of Deciduous Native Trees for your Yard

This book report also illustrates the similarities still going on today. Take a look at a suburban school and compare it to the urban school. You will see a massive difference.

Harrington was wrong on many fronts. but compassionate.

How far can we or should we go in making the Gospel "relevant' before we begin to compromise the message?

A College student looks back on notes given in their Junior year of High School and discover's one of the most important lessons from their most influential teacher.

Many of us have heard the phrase "do well and do good" but what exactly does that mean? In today's world it means socially responsible investing or SRI.

The theater life in Washington D.C. is the best in the country for bringing fine entertainment to everyone. The live acting and performances are a welcome addition to the marble and stone monuments.

There are many places to donate time or money to help children. Here's a list of just five helping kids in the USA.

Ms. Hurlock's article contains a noble concept, but it is just that - a concept. There isn't much we can do about global poverty as individuals.

A look at the problems and possible solutions with the economy in the Appalachian region of the United States, using the conflict and functional theories of Sociology.

Some people think that you cannot get any homeschooling work done if you are out traveling the country in your motor home. This simply is not true because motor home travel can actually open up a lot of new lessons for homeschool children.

Fluoride is neither a nutrient nor essential for healthy teeth. Improperly done science, Rovian public relations and advertising is what drives it's unnecessary use.

Understanding financing options for higher education. Includes information on understanding interest rates, the application process, and contains helpful links to get students started on their search.

Anna Schein dedicated her life to help others, particularly those international students at West Virginia University. She finds ways for them to fund their educations whether that be through the Work Study Program or other means. (Interview Oct. 04)

Background information on foraging for wild edible plants, the varieties and uses in nature, and how we can use them in cooking and preservation.

The Mountain Dulcimer is a long hourglass or teardrop-shaped instrument that is laid across the lap to play.It is similar to a guitar but much easier to play. You do not have to read music to play a dulcimer.

Not all these historic landmarks are buildings. Of Gilmer's ten landmarks, two are bridges. At least five can be seen on a walking tour of downtown Glenville.

An vacation through Oklahoma on Route 66 can be interesting, especially if you are traveling with your favorite ATV.

In 1996, I visited a cemetery adjacent to a state park in North Central West Virginia. I was with my two young stepchildren in late May. I walked through the cemetery and saw the marker for the subject. It was an experience I will never forget.

There are two things that keep Bristol united . . . the communities love for Country Music and Motor Sports.

Celebrate the fact that there are those who believe our lifesytle should be preserved. Celebrate that there is no laws against stupidity! Celebrate that there have been no incidents of home invasion by this administration!!

All across this nation there are places where people live in abysmal poverty. From L.A. to NY. All across this country, other folks make millions and millions of dollars for hitting balls, making jump shots, or taking their clothes off on the big screen.

The Appalachian Mountains existed before humans lived there. Since the Europeans arrived in America, the mountain range has seen mines, war, and buildings, which has affected the natural geology and ecology of the region.

Camping at Kentucky Lake will give you plenty to do such as boating, hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, horse back riding and historical landmarks and other numerous attractions.

What is the Appalachian Trail? The Appalachian Trail is a hiking trail that starts in northern Georgia and ends in north Maine. The trail is 2,175 miles long.