Appalachia is a global biodiversity hotspot for salamanders, with more salamander species than anywhere else in the world. Scientists have documented this remarkable concentration of amphibian ...

Esther Renee Adams, "Mamaw," was laid to rest in her own home. In the mountains of eastern Kentucky, such "country wakes" could last for days. Shelby Lee Adams Esther Renee Adams was born on her ...

We explore the rich and enduring tradition of storytelling in Appalachia. We explore the rich and enduring tradition of storytelling in Appalachia. Lee Hunsaker, creator of Hoot and Holler, discusses ...

Just as the leaves begin to turn, visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park can turn back the clock and get a taste of daily life long ago in the Appalachian Mountains. The annual Mountain Life ...

Something unexpected is happening in the ancient hills of Appalachia. A region long associated with economic hardship, coal mines, and decline is now being rebranded, quietly but unmistakably, as one ...

Water divining has deep roots in Appalachian folklore. Discover how the centuries-old tradition reached the mountains and ...

The series begins with Earth’s oldest mountains — the Appalachians. We see how continents over millions and millions of years collide in a slow dance which ultimately results in the formation of the ...

We delve into the mysterious folklore of Virginia, focusing on the legendary Woodbooger. We delve into the mysterious folklore of Virginia, focusing on the legendary Woodbooger—a Bigfoot-like creature ...