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SNAP Stretch Programs Expand Access to Fresh Food

By AV's Intern Team | August 6, 2019 |

Many communities across Appalachia have programs that extend the purchasing power of federal food stamps for locally grown food.

Neighbors of Mountaintop Removal Testify Before Congress

By Kevin Ridder | June 7, 2019 |

Community member testifies before congress

In April, people living near coal strip mines testified before a U.S. House subcommittee about how mountaintop removal coal mining has affected their lives and communities.

Kentucky: Rockcastle and Russell Fork rivers

By AV's Intern Team | June 7, 2019 |

Rockcastle River Location: The Rockcastle River (pictured on the cover of this issue) flows through portions of Jackson, Rockcastle, Laurel and Pulaski counties in Kentucky. How to access: The put-ins and take-outs for different sections are located along roads and bridges, with the access points visible from the roads. Visit tinyurl.com/rockcastle-river. Difficulty: This river is…

Cynthia and Emily Grimes

By Hannah Gillespie | June 7, 2019 |

Cynthia Grimes and her daughter Emily Grimes share a love of Kentucky rivers and teaching paddling to youngsters.

Bethany Overfield

By Hannah Gillespie | June 7, 2019 |

Kayaker in boat on water posing for picture

Kayaking provided Bethany Overfield with a new joy and passion during a time of transition. Now, she is helping to protect whitewater rivers and enhance the boating community through her involvement with American Whitewater and Kentucky River Watershed Watch.

RECLAIM Act back in Congress

By Cat McCue | April 23, 2019 |

The bill to expedite spending of $1 billion in coal-impacted communities to repurpose old mine sites for new economic projects has been reintroduced into Congress with bipartisan support.

Appalachians testify in Congress to end mountaintop removal

By Kevin Ridder | April 17, 2019 |

Residents of coal-impacted communities went to Washington, D.C., to share how strip mines have affected their lives and to support a moratorium on destructive strip mining.

Caving Adventures

By AV's Intern Team | April 10, 2019 |

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

Going Caving in Kentucky

By AV's Intern Team | April 8, 2019 |

Carter Caves State Resort Park Where: Olive Hill, Ky., in Carter County How to access: Multiple caves lie within the state park, which has a variety of amenities including camping and hiking. Difficulty: The most accessible caves feature shorter tours with relatively easy terrain. Several of the more strenuous caves offer longer tours from Memorial…