Written by AV's Intern Team

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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.

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Tennessee: Tellico River and Norris Lake

Tellico River Location: The Tellico River is approximately…

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Virginia: Clinch and Maury rivers

Clinch River Location: The Clinch River forms in…

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South Carolina: Pacolet River

Pacolet River Location: The Pacolet River runs through…

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West Virginia: Cheat River and Summersville Lake

Cheat River Location: The Cheat River flows north…

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Chrissy Zeltner

A formidable kayaker, Chrissy Zeltner serves as board chair for West Virginia Rivers Coalition, where she helps to protect drinking water and preserve the state’s stunning whitewater rivers.

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Laura Dillon

Through Team River Runner, Laura Dillon shares the experience of kayaking with veterans. “When you’re paddling whitewater, it’s you and your boat, the water you’re on, and the people on the right and left of you,” she says. “The rest of the world ceases to exist.”

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Caving Adventures

Explore the incredible hidden world that lies beneath the Appalachian Mountains.

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Going Caving in West Virginia

Organ Cave Where: Near Lewisburg, W.Va., in Greenbrier…

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Going Caving in Virginia

Fountain Cave Where: Grottoes, Va., in Augusta and…

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Going Caving in Tennessee

Worley’s Cave Where: Bluff City, Tenn., in Sullivan…

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