For nearly 200 years, the Fugate family – known as the “Blue Fugates” – passed their blue skin on for generations as they ...

The Appalachian Trail covers over 2,000 miles and passes through 14 states. It's known for rugged terrain and long days on ...

The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded more than $7.4 million to "Backroads of Appalachia." The eastern Kentucky nonprofit promotes scenic drives on existing roads.

Ben Schuster was 25 years old when, on April 22, 2023, he took his first steps northbound from Georgia. Inspired in part by the Hobbits’ journey to Mordor in ...

Gov. Steve Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers launched “Shaping Our Appalachian Region” (SOAR). Its record is mixed.

Brandenburg’s approach to food is rooted in what’s growing, what’s colorful, what’s flavorful and what brings people together ...

Kingdom Come State Park in Cumberland, Kentucky, is that kind of place—a hidden gem tucked away in the eastern part of the ...

Kingdom Come State Park in Cumberland, Kentucky, is nature’s answer to your overwhelmed soul. Crowning the majestic Pine Mountain in Harlan County, this 1,283-acre sanctuary offers the kind of escape ...

As American energy companies decrease their coal production, many wonder what comes next for the communities left behind.

Republicans' "Big Beautiful Bill" is estimated to kick millions of people off Medicaid, causing concern for health care ...

Eastern Kentucky offers an abundance of natural beauty along with cultural heritage and historic sites. Here are some of the ...

Towns in eastern Kentucky may soon become uninhabitable as flooding and landslides intensify in the area. The scientists working to understand and manage the problem face an uncertain future with ...