For outdoor enthusiasts, Pearisburg is nothing short of paradise, sitting at the doorstep of some of Virginia’s most ...

The Andrew Johnston House, built in 1829, stands as a fine example of Federal-style architecture and offers a glimpse into 19th-century life in southwestern Virginia. The building now serves as a ...

Hot Springs is located along the Tennessee-North Carolina border. Hikers know it well because the Appalachian Trail goes ...

Hopes that Donald Trump's executive orders will revive the coal industry have been tempered by the administration's cuts to mine safety programs.

Cornelia Laemmli Orth with Symphony of the Mountains, previews this Sunday’s performance of “Appalachian Spring” at the ...

Like a lovely landscape painting, Buckskin Branch Farm spreads across a scenic valley in the Fines Creek community of Haywood ...

“It’s a real authentic town and not one that attracts busloads of tourists,” says Andy Brown, communications manager for Tourism Golden. “For people that are looking for that mountain town ...

In 1900, a political writer described the “hill-billie” as someone who “talks as he pleases, drinks whiskey when he gets it ...

Retiring early is a dream for many, and the Southern United States offers a blend of affordability, warm weather, and rich culture that makes it an ideal ...

Thomas, West Virginia, is an ideal launchpad for all kinds of outdoor fun. Read about where to stay, shop, eat and have fun.

"You don’t need to be a trail expert to help," says David Huff, councillor for communications of the Carolina Mountain Club.