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Southern Living on MSN8h
Barbara Kingsolver Reflects On The Resilient Appalachian Community Months After Hurricane Helene Tore Through the Region
After Hurricane Helene tore through the region last fall, a resilient community came together to bring it back to life.
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN11h
The Controversial History of the Word ‘Hillbilly,’ Which Was First Defined in Print 125 Years Ago
In 1900, a political writer described the “hill-billie” as someone who “talks as he pleases, drinks whiskey when he gets it ...
Backpacker on MSN20h
Hurricane Helene Turned the Appalachian Trail Into a Highway Pile-Up. I Hiked it to Survey the Recovery.
Since the massive storm ravaged the Appalachian Mountains in September 2024, hikers have worried the country’s iconic trail ...
Eater Carolinas on MSN7h
An Eater’s Guide to Asheville
Perched in Western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is steeped in equal parts artsy innovation and Appalachian tradition. Drawing inspiration and ingredients from its lushly forested, ...
Experience Refined Mountain Living in a Custom Lodge at Tumble Creek
Where Pacific Northwest Beauty Meets Bespoke Design Perched above a seasonal creek on a quiet, south-facing ridge in Tumble Creek, this 2020 Craig Reimer custom-built lodge offers a rare fusion… Read ...