Murder ballads are a major part of the tradition of bluegrass. These four songs of love, jealousy, and death are among the best.

Join me as I share the national pabest Smoky Mountain vacation ideas for every traveler based on my experience exploring the ...

After moving 600 tons of gravel, the federal utility reopened a beloved public camping spot devastated by Helene.

Visit this historic location within driving distance of major cities in North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee for outdoor ...

Appalachia is the fourth oldest surviving European place name in the United States, and according to legends, its history ...

Winding its way from Maine to Georgia, the Appalachian Trail (also known as the AT) spans 2,190 miles through 14 states. About 323 of those miles are found in North Carolina, including 226.6 miles ...

Kentucky’s State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) summarizes the status of the state’s vulnerable wildlife species and the ...

Understanding and living a lifestyle are two different things. For Robin Tarnas, a now-retired physician and recently a recipient of the local Unsung Hero Award, it is about embracing ...

On a recent trip to Tennessee, I lost count of how many people told me the same strange and unusual thing about Great Smoky Mountains National Park. If you stacked up all of the park’s salamanders ...

In February, catastrophic flooding devastated Kentucky and West Virginia, prompting thousands of water rescues and damaging ...

The Cobb Salad, with its fresh-cut romaine and Arcadia greens, grilled chicken breast, blue cheese crumbles, bacon, boiled ...

Served over fries with hush puppies and coleslaw, topped with Cajun spice and a lemon wedge, it’s a dish that transports you ...