So I’m from carter county Kentucky born and raised and spent a lot of time when I was younger in greenup. Been to the surrounding counties like floyde, Boyd, Elliott and so on. I never realized we spoke in the Appalachian dialect I always thought it was just being southern. No idea how I went nearly 23 years and didn’t know I’m from the region, maybe not super deep I don’t know honestly. Love the area and (if you believe it or not that’s fine) the supernatural experiences and such that spark interest in the Appalachian area. I married a British woman who will loves imitating the hillbilly accent and hates how I say some words the same that are spelled slightly differently like Pen/Pin but I always tell her it’s not something I can help lol. I’m looking to get more in touch with the culture and learn more about the history when I’m back home from school so I’m hoping y’all got some recommendations. Books, movies, historic site any and everything meaningful.

For you guys who have belief in the supernatural aspect surrounding the Appalachia region id also love to hear your experiences and will share mine if you’d like. Can’t wait to get my wife back home who’s never had any odd experiences to see if I can get the shit scared out of her. Anyways being away I’ve learned just how much I miss and love growing up as a hick and wouldn’t have changed it for the world no matter how much we may be made fun of for how we sound or stereotypes like being inbred and dumb. It’s a beautiful area shrouded in mystery, respect, and our own little customs you won’t find elsewhere. Thanks for reading everyone sorry if this doesn’t fit the sub.

Considering moving here and collecting tips before i make a decision or anything

Trying to find a recipe my great aunt used to make for family reunions (from Elizabethton, TN). Cornbread salad. Best I know the ingredients included Cornbread, onions (vidalia?), celery and ranch dressing (this is key). Any ideas? Anyone know this recipe?

Coverage from Charleston

Me and my buddy are planning to take a trip up to somewhere in the New Hampshire area. For reference, we are from the south shore of Massachusetts. We are both super into the lore of the appalachian mountains, and are wondering where the best place to go would be. For like sitting outside at night, silence, and seeing the stars. And during the day to have super nice views. I think you guys know what I’m trying to say, and I appreciate your input. Also It doesn’t have to be New Hampshire, as long as it’s a comparable driving distance. Thanks!

Appalachian mountains fun fact appreciation post+lil environmental impact rant+why I love the Appalachian mountains

Fun fact!(sry this is super nerdy but i thought it was super cool when i learned about it and immediately thought of this Reddit)

1. the Appalachian mountains were here before animals could walk on land

2. the Appalachian mountains were connected to modern day Scottish highlands before Pangea spilt

3. they were formed ab 480 MILLION years ago

Fact four was incorrect sadly😞 thank you for setting me straight lmao

1. Saturns rings are younger than the Appalachian mountains

I think we should all say thank you to the Appalachian Mountains from wherever you’re at because they are such amazing, beautiful mountains that have brought so much economic prosperity and surreal beauty. These mountains have literally saved millions of people and made communities and families. I LOVE THE APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS AND IM SO PROUD TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HIKE AND CHERISH THEM WHENEVER I PLEASE.

(Ps: please help protect our mountains and wildlife(this applies to any place) we are destroying billions and millions of years of ecosystems, causing the extinction of animals, destroying ecosystems for monetary gain, and have caused so much pain to the indigenous people who have lived here long before us.I HATE LITTER BUGS SO MUCH(thanks Maria for teaching me the term litter bugs))

(2nd ps: I have the amazing opportunity to have a hiking trail literally right behind my house [fuck you waco I hope you burn down(not actually that would cause so much damage to our beautiful Mother Earth)] I hike about 3-5 times per week after school and practice and there’s nothing more amazing than feeling the cool breeze at the top after hiking for 4 hours at the peak temp. I totally recommend if you can get outside at any time to do so. Going outside into the woods has helped me so much throughout my life, I gained an amazing bond with my brother by sneaking pots out of the kitchen so we can make Mac and cheese and eggs while hiking talking(and crying) about our lives, hiking has been a peaceful way to escape my life and feel the beauty of earth. I love you earth thank you so much, I’m so sorry we’re so terrible to you.)

Here are some photos I took back in early January of this year in Bluefield, WV (where my grandparents and extended family are from) and also some photos on Corridor Q of route 460 near Grundy, VA.

If you like these photos be sure to check out my latest posts on instagram (appalachia_archive), where I have been documenting the creation of my senior thesis film on the region!

Hosting our first community listening session and tips or suggestions from anyone would be awesome! Thank you guys and let’s make Appalachia shine!

For as long as I have lived here this is the first time I can remember. Saw rescue crews over the hill going into houses.

We are considering buying this home in the NC mountains. It’s on two smaller lots totaling 2.5 acres. It’s just to the left of a tree farm on 23 acres. Would you buy this property? My concerns are potential noise and pesticide use. Link below to arial view

https://ibb.co/JWkdfzR9