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.

Appalachian Power has announced that there are new route options for their Bancroft-Milton Transmission Line Rebuild Project, ...

Enjoy beautiful overlooking views of green, forested mountains at the highest state park in Kentucky, with short, easy hikes ...

Michaux is where Pennsylvania’s forest conservation movement began in 1901, the year the first tract of land was purchased.

Backroads of Appalachia has been awarded a competitive ARISE (Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies) grant ...

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.