Allegheny Mountains

International Photographer Turns Lens Toward Home In New Book

Michael Snyder is a photographer and filmmaker who grew up in the Allegheny mountains on the border of Maryland and West Virginia. His work has been featured in National Geographic, The Guardian and The Washington Post. After living away from Appalachia for over a decade, Snyder moved back to document what changed and what stayed the same. The result is a new book. It’s called Alleghania: A Central Appalachian Folklore Anthology. Inside Appalachia Associate Producer Abby Neff recently spoke with Snyder.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Pictures From Alleghania And Remembering Travis Stimeling, Inside Appalachia

This week, an international photographer turns his lens toward home. Also, after Hurricane Helene, whitewater rafting guides are adapting to diminished business and changed rivers. And, we remember Travis Stimeling. The author, musician and educator left a mark on mountain culture and the people who practice and document it.  

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

With Appalachian Trail Closures, Allegheny Trail Welcomes New Hikers, Volunteers

Hurricane Helene forced the closure of hundreds of miles of the Appalachian Trail. Allegheny Trail staff in West Virginia want to offer affected hikers an alternative in the Mountain State.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Working To Graduate Debt-Free At Marshall And Hiking West Virginia’s Longest Trail, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, Marshall University's “Marshall For All’ project allows participating students to complete a 4-year bachelor’s degree without accruing any debt and with Hurricane Helene closing much of the southern Appalachian Trail, Allegheny Trail advocates want hikers to know they can find alternatives in West Virginia.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

More West Virginia News