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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Health & Science Eric Douglas, Sep. 03, 2026

Heat Deaths Likely Undercounted In W.Va.

Thousands of Americans die every year from heat, but the United States' official tally of heat-related deaths does not come close to capturing the full human toll according to recent reporting from NPR.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Sep. 01, 2026

Dangerous Heat Arrives In Ohio Valley

Storms on Thursday may bring relief to the heat, but also bring the risk of severe thunderstorms.

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Energy & Environment Chris Schulz, Jul. 04, 2026

Studying Endangered Bats, A Pioneering Appalachian Filmmaker And The Supreme Court Rules On Local Sports, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, bats play a critical role in our ecosystems and agriculture, but their numbers are declining in the face of a changing climate and disease.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Jul. 01, 2026

Factor Heat, Hydration Into Holiday Plans

High humidity will make it feel hotter than the reported air temperature, and experts suggest people should keep an eye on the heat index instead.

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Health & Science Randy Yohe, Jun. 23, 2025

Extreme Heat Warning Posted, Likely To Extend

An extreme heat warning for most of West Virginia’s lowland counties may extend to the weekend. The National Weather Service’s (NWS) extreme heat warning notes dangerously hot conditions for most of the state, with heat index values up to 105 degrees....

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Energy & Environment Briana Heaney, Jul. 15, 2024

W.Va. Facing Drought Conditions

July has been an abnormally dry month, leading to drought conditions in many areas of the state. Around 60 percent of the state is experiencing moderate to severe drought conditions. Another 30 percent are experiencing dry conditions.

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