A dense green forest surrounds the thin corridors of dark brown earth that make up the Appalachian Trail system. The trees rise like cathedrals, their branches interlaced in a vaulted canopy that ...

SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Set in the Appalachian Mountains, "The Legend of the Sin Eater" tells the story of a family facing tragedy, and one child's mission to find a way to atone for their ...

MARIETTA — By day, Dr. Luke Bauserman cleans teeth. By night, preferably around the campfire on a crisp October evening, the southeast Ohio native tells stories. And it's at this time of year that ...

Compiled by Marcus Schneck, mschneck@pennlive.com. Nearly 20,000 people have completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, which stretches from Maine to Georgia. Although the trail runs for nearly 2 ...

Appalachians have always made use of the region’s wide variety of plants. A new book, called Appalachian Plants: In 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 ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va (WCHS) — The Vandalia Gathering brought Appalachian folklore to life over the weekend in Charleston, incorporating traditional forms of Appalachian and bluegrass music. Musician Jake ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Inspired by real Appalachian legends, Blue Ridge Hunting transforms myths like the Mothman and other regional horrors into ...

Both the folklore and history behind Appalachian stack cakes have always been a little romantic to me. The traditional dessert looks like a sky-high pile of thick pancakes spread with even thicker ...