The Heart of Appalachia is rich with history, cultural expressions, and outdoor recreation.
Retrace the steps of adventurous explorers like Daniel Boone along the Wilderness Road or experience pioneer life at a living history museum. Celebrate our culture as you listen or shake a leg to traditional musical performances at a venue along The Crooked Road. Learn about techniques passed through generations of artisans at our local craft festivals. Or visit one of our three state parks for a walk on the wild side!
Youll find all these Treasures and Traditions and many more in the Heart of Appalachia. Your experience begins here.
Click here to watch a five minute info movie about the Heart of Appalachia. (File size is 54.6 MB.)
I wz born and raised in these hills
beavers9801 4 months ago
It's so beautiful there! I plan to vacation there one day. Nice to see one of my favorite country singer on here DWIGHT YOAKAM!
50peacegirl 7 months ago
Johnson City is my hometown!
mikeedro 1 year ago
my home! I miss it so much, cant wait to return home to the mountsins one day
HensleyUSAF 1 year ago
That was the outlook at Cumberland Gap national park right where Kentucky and Virginia Meet. I am from the Kentucky side if that Mountain. I love being a Hillbilly. When people call me Hillbilly I say thank you for the compliment flatlander. HAHAHAHAHA
tav168 1 year ago
I feel at home when I look at forested mountains.
abdishtar 1 year ago
Hill Willies !
Maguirearch 1 year ago
@lorileeky has aney one accused you of bien a hillbiley i get that some times because im from texas
NewMoon411621 2 years ago
does any one live there in the forest
NewMoon411621 2 years ago
Thank you very much! Have been to a lot of this but not all. Hope to return soon and often!
rocksmeller99 2 years ago