Grave Marker Dedication Honors Black Activist Bessie Woodson Yancey
A grave marker dedication was held this month for an Appalachian activist who died decades ago.
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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 NewsEncore: The Gatlinburg Fire Of 2016, Inside Appalachia
In 2016, a wildfire escaped the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It killed 14 people, injured dozens more and destroyed parts of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. We talk with an investigative journalist who has new information on the incident. ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFilipino Hospitality In Asheville And Famed Thru-Hiker Shares Journey, Inside Appalachia
This week on Inside Appalachia, a chef has created a hidden culinary hot spot in Asheville, North Carolina that’s attracting national attention for its eclectic menu and Filipino hospitality. Also, every thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail begins with a first step. Famed hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis shares hers.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHarpers Ferry Reaches New Heights Four Years After Pandemic
Harpers Ferry is a historic West Virginia city and international tourist hub. But four years ago the national park and surrounding town were devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Gatlinburg Fire Of 2016, Inside Appalachia
This week on Inside Appalachia, a wildfire in 2016 escaped the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It killed 14 people, injured dozens more and destroyed parts of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. We talk with an investigative journalist who has new information on the incident. Also, four decades ago rice seeds from Laos crossed the ocean to California and made their way to a family of Hmong farmers in North Carolina. And the Appalachian trail has been exhaustively hiked, explored and written about, but it’s still got a few secrets left.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSteel Goes Up At Nitro Bridge; Harpers Ferry Detour About To Begin
Gov. Jim Justice gave updates Wednesday on two major highway projects in different parts of the state.
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