Preston County Org Recognized For Preservation Of New Deal Project
The recognition is a testament to the work of 40 years to preserve, interpret and educate about the community's history.
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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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe Magnetism Of Appalachian Mystery Spot Attractions
Folkways Reporter Andrea “River” Peterson explored how “Gravity House” attractions keep luring new fans with vintage kitsch.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsA Traditional Japanese Garden In Virginia Tethers A Family Story To The Land
Elk Creek, Virginia, is a small, unincorporated community located in Grayson County, about a half hour from the North Carolina border. Many people in Elk Creek have deep ties to their land, and for one family taking care of their land and honoring their ancestors meant creating a traditional Japanese Shinto Garden. From Elk Creek, Folkways Reporter Wendy Welch brings us the story.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOpen Door Café Supports, Destigmatizes Unhoused Community
At Open Door Café in Wytheville, Virginia, gardening is a way to feed the hungry while breaking down the stigma of homelessness. Folkways Reporter Wendy Welch visited Open Door Café and spoke with the volunteers.
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Roadside Farmstand Gets An Upgrade
Roadside farmstands with fresh eggs or tomatoes are a common sight in Appalachia. They can be a way for people, especially rural women with kids at home, to support themselves economically. They often work on the honor system; there’s nobody there. But the humble farm stand is changing to keep up with an increasingly cash-free society. Folkways Reporter Wendy Welch recently visited a stand in Wythe County, Virginia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsVirginia Playwright Brought 'Jack Tales' To Hundreds Of Thousands
Rex Stephenson, a theater professor at Ferrum College at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia, has died at the age of 81. He was best known for telling Jack Tales, in performances that mixed drama, humor, and musical performances to entertain and engage their audiences.
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