Written by AV's Intern Team
AV's Intern Team
Every year, Appalachian Voices is fortunate to assemble a phenomenal team of rockstar interns from numerous Appalachian and East Coast universities. Enjoy these posts from our interns.
Seeing the Forests Because We Left The Trees
The region of central and southern Appalachia has more national land of any other region east of the Rockies. The parks and forests of Appalachia bring tourism, and tourism brings tourist dollars which help to boost the economies of our small mountain communities. With 2,193 hiking and biking trails—including 330 miles of the Appalachian Trail—in just the Jefferson and George Washington national forests alone, even the most rabid eco-tourist should have plenty do to for a while.
Orchids: The Grace, Strength and Beauty of the Mountains
By Julie Johnson The beauty and mystique of…
Environmental News from Around the Region
Shady Valley Residents Speaking out on Pesticide Use…
Hidden Treasures- Pennsylvania and Ohio
The mountains of Ohio and Pennsylvania straddle the…
Annual Photo Competition Celebrates Appalachia
By Jillian Randel Three men pushing a Christmas…
