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.
West Virginia: Cheat River and Summersville Lake
Cheat River Location: The Cheat River flows north…
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.
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.”
Caving Adventures
Explore the incredible hidden world that lies beneath the Appalachian Mountains.