tourism Archives < Appalachian Voices

Join App Voices at the Appalachian Studies Conference

By The Appalachian Voice | February 21, 2024 |

This year, the App Studies Conference will be held at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina, from March 7 to March 9. Along with a wide array of grassroots partners, Appalachian Voices will be there to learn, teach and have a good time!

Red River Gorge Destination Resort Concept Raises Questions

By AV's Intern Team | December 16, 2019 |

A proposed destination resort in the Red River Gorge area was met with questions and concerns from area residents and business owners.

Tourism Rises in West Virginia

By AV's Intern Team | December 16, 2019 |

The Mountain State’s tourism industry grew by 6.5 percent in 2018, outpacing the national growth rate by 58 percent.

Community discussion to focus on ecotourism in Southwest Virginia

By Cat McCue | August 12, 2019 |

CONTACTS: Tyler Hughes New Economy Program Manager, Appalachian Voices 276-207-8686, tyler@appvoices.org The New Economy Network of Southwest Virginia and Appalachian Voices are hosting a community discussion on ecotourism in Pennington Gap on Tuesday, August 27. The meeting is free and refreshments will be served. The community discussion will feature a panel of local residents who…

Traveling The Crooked Road

By Molly Moore | December 14, 2016 |

Adult Life Expectancy change from 1997-2007 showing a half year to a full year decrease in life expectancy for adults living in areas with mountaintop removal mining

Along its 330-mile route, The Crooked Road in Southwest Virginia connects visitors with the sounds of America’s roots music and demonstrates how a region can leverage its cultural assets to develop a new economy.

Kentucky Tourism Experiences Strongest Growth in 10 Years

By Molly Moore | June 14, 2016 |

In 2015, travel and tourism contributed $13.7 billion to Kentucky’s economy, the greatest impact in ten years.

Federal agency considers restricting surface mining in Tennessee

By AV's Intern Team | January 18, 2016 |

Ridgeline corridors across a 67,000-acre area of Tennessee could be protected from surface mining. The U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement is considering granting the state’s request for a ban. Submit your comment in support of the Cumberland Mountains before Jan. 25!