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.

On The Fringe of Life

A Tour of Appalachia’s Biodiverse Frontier By Molly…

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Where There is a Will

The Persistence of Political Challenges in a Region…

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Photo by Chuck Sutherland

Hidden Treasures #3 — Waterways

Welcome to the third installment of our exploration of some of the most beautiful, off-the-beaten-path places in the Central and Southern Appalachian Mountains. In this issue, we hand picked some water-related hot spots perfect for late summer days: hikes, waterfalls, swimming holes and everything in between — areas that are perfect for dipping your toes, or your whole self, into the water.

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HIDDEN TREASURES #2 — Public Lands

Stories by Madison Hinshaw, Jillian Randel, Jamie Goodman…

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Coal River Makes America’s Most Endangered Rivers List — Again

By Anna Norwood Coal River in West Virginia…

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Coal Financing Under Scrutiny

By Molly Moore Bank of America, JP Morgan…

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The White Squirrel Hiking Challenge

Editor’s Note: We have long featured our region’s…

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American Chestnut: Return of the Forest King?

By Molly Moore When Daniel Boone traveled through…

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Coal Generated Electricity Drops To All-Time Low in First Quarter

By Jessica Kennedy Data released in early May…

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Keeping Up with the Fracking Frenzy

By Brian Sewell The debate surrounding the controversial…

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