Appalachian country aesthetic

Hugged by mountains and tucked away in the scenic Crabtree community of Haywood County, Rogers Cove contains beautiful rolling pastures and forested hills that stir the imagination. We have permanently […]

We can practically hear the clatter of rain on the roof! #porches #design #summer #relax

Counties : Alleghany, Bath, Bland, Botetourt, Buchanan, Carroll, Craig, Dickenson, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Henry, Highland, Lee, Montgomery, Patrick, Pulaski, Rockbridge, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe. The following independent cities in Virginia are also within the Appalachian Region: Bristol, Buena Vista, Covington, Galax, Lexington, Martinsville, Norton, and Radford. Contributors : Sandy Berry, Katie Currid , Cameron Davidson , Cheylen Davis, Maury…

Peace and quiet

The Appalachian Mountains are some of the oldest mountains on Earth – and if these mountains and valleys could talk, one can only imagine what stories they could tell! The […]

Appalachian Mountains, West Virginia

In downtown Hyden, Kentucky, near Hazard. I think Kentucky is as geographically interesting as California with mountains, shoreline, flatland, and plenty of places to hike. Hyden is a charming little hideaway in Southern Kentucky and boasts some of the best bluegrass music in the world, including the famous Osborne Brothers. Singer/songwriter Ryan Adams lived here, and first round NFL draft pick Tim Couch grew up here. Heck, even Richard Nixon visited. So happy with my Isolette after a…

The author’s culprits for the plight of coal-country residents include local politicians, absentee landlords and Alexander Hamilton. Beth Macy reviews ‘Ramp Hollow’ by Steven Stoll.