High in the misty hills of Appalachia, where old forests stretch for miles and stories travel easily from one porch to another, symbols have always mattered. Long before modern locks and alarm systems ...

The Museum of Appalachia invites students and families to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of early Appalachian life during its annual Fall Heritage Days, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 24, 30, 31, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kristen Valenti on the Appalachian Trail at Lion's Head in Salisbury. (Courtesy of Kristen Valenti/ Early Bird on the Trail) ...

The day Betty Kellenberger hit a patch of freezing rain on Mount Madison, quitting crossed her mind. She was hungry, cold and sore. “You’re 80 years old,” she told herself in a pep talk atop a ...

If you think Appalachian food is all biscuits and vibes, you’re only half right. These dishes didn’t come from trend cycles or test kitchens. They came from porches, cast-iron skillets, and people who ...

American novelist Barbara Kingsolver wrote in her book "Animal Dreams," “If you want sweet dreams, you’ve got to live a sweet life.” As I wind up a year of spinning recipes of comfort and resilience ...