From The Red River Gorge To The Rockies, Adaptive Climbers Expand Access

This October, the Adaptive Climbers Festival will gather in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge for the fifth year. In 2023, Folkways Reporter Emily Chen-Newton covered the event for Inside Appalachia. Since then, the Adaptive Climbers Festival has grown. Organizers say they’re nearly at capacity, with 300 climbers, caregivers and volunteers. Ahead of the festival, the campground has made accessibility improvements. Volunteers with the ACF have also been sprucing up the trails.

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz, Aug. 24, 2026

Leaf Peepers Alert: W.Va. Fall Foliage Map Is Back

West Virginia is the third most forested state in the country. The fall foliage projection map, a collaboration between the West Virginia Department of Tourism and the Division of Forestry, promotes the best places in West Virginia to see changing fall colors.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Oct. 27, 2025

Celebrating Fall In Appalachia And Protecting America’s Biggest Rodent, This West Virginia Morning

There are lots of options for enjoying fall colors across Appalachia. And, America's largest rodent has caused some even larger problems -- but a new national movement that's close to home finds there are reasons to help them out.

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz, Oct. 08, 2025

State Guiding Leaf Peepers To The Most Vibrant Fall Colors

Fall brings with it many changes, but perhaps none more striking than the turning of the leaves. West Virginia officials are working to make sure leaf peepers visiting the state maximize their autumn experience.

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz, Aug. 22, 2025

With Heavy Summer Rains, Officials Predict Strong Fall Foliage Season

The map predicts when and where fall foliage will appear across the state, helping travelers plan autumn trips to the third most forested state in the U.S.

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Energy & Environment Briana Heaney, Oct. 23, 2024

Despite Summer Drought, Leaves Are Full Of Life And Color

Nearly all corners of the state are now seeing some of the red, yellows, and oranges of autumn foliage. This year’s seasonal display is predicted by the ...

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz, Oct. 07, 2023

Appalachian Literature And Banned Books, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, we have a decidedly literary slant as we hear from Shepherd University's 2023 Appalachian Writer-in-Residence, and we also learn about Banned Book Week.

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