Stories, quotes and anecdotes from Appalachia. 1880s-1950s era.

Category: Tourism

Irradiated dimes: tourist item or health threat?

After my mother died, we discovered in her safe deposit box 4 irradiated dimes, 1 for each of us. Think of the damage this souvenir did.

New ownership launched an aggressive advertising campaign, and made Ruby Falls into one of Chattanooga’s major tourist attractions.

GO to Mystery Hill at Blowing Rock, NC! SEE people stand on 45-degree angles! WATCH water roll uphill! Mystery after mystery!

Visitors love Chained Rock at Pine Mountain, Kentucky’s first state park, established in 1924. But why is there a chain around it?

Ohio’s Hill Country Heritage Area celebrates and recognizes the historical depth of Southeast Ohio. A talk with founder Tom O’Grady.

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