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Fairies of Northern Appalachia is OUT NOW!
I’m so excited to say that “Fairies of Northern Appalachia: A History of the Little People of the Mountains” is out everywhere now.
The book collects old and new folklore from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, eastern Ohio, Virginia, eastern Kentucky, and western Maryland. It features Pennsylvania Dutch, Scots Irish, Irish, and Cornish traditions, among others.
Here you’ll find stories about banshees, tommyknockers, gnomes, mountain dwarves, household spirits, wassernixen, fairy queens, fairy witches, Appalachian pygmies, and arrow-shooting elves.
The painting on the cover is “The Fairy Favourite” by John Anster Fitzgerald, which I thought perfectly captured the strangeness and diversity of Appalachian fairies. The carving on the back cover is by artist Joan Reed.
You can find it at your local bookstore or at Amazon. The book is also available in a beautiful hardcover (see below).
#Appalachia #AppalachianFolklore #AppalachianMountains #banshee #banshees #CornishFolklore #Elves #Fairies #Fairy #folklore #gnomes #history #Irish #Kentucky #Maryland #Ohio #Pennsylvania #PennsylvaniaDutch #ScotsIrish #tommyknocker #tommyknockers #Virginia #WestVirginia -
Festival-Goers Not Sure Whether Bluegrass Band From Appalachians or Brooklyn
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Hype for the Future 240B: State Parks with Historic Sites in West Virginia
Introduction Of the forty-seven (47) distinct state parks located within the State of West Virginia, thirty (30) of the state parks are associated with notable historic sites and even museums within the state. Such state parks exist in nearly every part of the State of West Virginia, though especially in the main body of the state. Tomlinson Run Tomlinson Run is the northernmost state park in West Virginia home to museums and historic sites within the park boundaries and is primarily a […] -
💁🏻♀️ TIL: 🌲🌰 #Smithsonian curators offer five ways to see the #USA through #nature instead of state lines.
Pine cones reveal the country’s #biomes, ammonite #fossils from #SouthDakota prove an ancient sea once covered the #GreatPlains, #shorebirds time #migration with #horseshoecrab #eggs, and the American #shad’s journey has shaped #Pamunkey culture for 12,000 years.
#ecology #geology #migration #pine #ammonites #salamanders #chesapeakebay #appalachianmountains #delawarebay #naturalhistory #wildlife #history #science #nature #maps
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💁🏻♀️ TIL: 🌲🌰 #Smithsonian curators offer five ways to see the #USA through #nature instead of state lines.
Pine cones reveal the country’s #biomes, ammonite #fossils from #SouthDakota prove an ancient sea once covered the #GreatPlains, #shorebirds time #migration with #horseshoecrab #eggs, and the American #shad’s journey has shaped #Pamunkey culture for 12,000 years.
#ecology #geology #migration #pine #ammonites #salamanders #chesapeakebay #appalachianmountains #delawarebay #naturalhistory #wildlife #history #science #nature #maps
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Hype for the Future 183Q: City of Radford, Virginia
Overview The City of Radford is a city located between Pulaski County to the west and Montgomery County to the east within the Roanoke region of the Commonwealth of Virginia and is one of the thirty-eight (38) independent cities within. Located along the New River, Radford is most notable for Radford University, including the university art museum; and the Glencoe Mansion Museum and Gallery. The Highlander at Radford is an iconic hotel located in the university area and is associated with […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/02/hype-for-the-future-183q-city-of-radford-virginia/
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Hype for the Future 183P: Bristol, Virginia and Tennessee
Overview Located firmly within the Appalachian region of the United States of America are the twin cities of Bristol, Virginia; and Bristol, Tennessee; both associated with the Tennessee Tri-Cities region along with Kingsport and Johnson City to the west and southwest. Within the downtown area of the city, State Street is effectively divided evenly between the Commonwealth of Virginia to the north and the State of Tennessee to the south. On the Virginian side, Bristol is an independent city […] -
Hype for the Future 183E: Patrick and Floyd Counties, Virginia
Overview Within the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Counties of Patrick and Floyd are each located within the Blue Ridge to western Piedmont regions, with Patrick County to the south and Floyd County to the north. The county seats are the Towns of Stuart and Floyd, respectively; however, the Town of Stuart is home to the Wood Brothers Racing Museum and the Patrick County Historical Society and the Town of Floyd is home to the Floyd Center for the Arts, Troika Contemporary Crafts, the Maggie […] -
https://www.europesays.com/britain/26117/ Britain’s King Charles III says quick goodbye to Trump, heads to Appalachian mountains #AppalachianMountains #Bermuda #Britain #DonaldTrump #KingCharlesIII #potluck #QueenCamilla #US
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Where the Fae Still Wander Free
There is a place in the Appalachian spine where the mountains remember before memory— where mist does not merely drift, but thinks. There, the veil has thinned— not torn, not broken— but lifted, gently, as though two worlds agreed to breathe the same breath. And in that quiet covenant, the fae still roam….https://kandiblaze.wordpress.com/2026/04/28/where-the-fae-still-wander-free/
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Hype for the Future 177Q: City of Rogersville, Tennessee
Overview The City of Rogersville is a community that serves as the county seat of Hawkins County in East Tennessee, with the community associated with the Hale Springs Inn, the Swift Museum, and the Amis Mill Eatery.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/26/hype-for-the-future-177q-city-of-rogersville-tennessee/
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Hype for the Future 177H: Scott County, Tennessee
Overview Scott County, an East Tennessee county historically notable for Union control during the American Civil War with mixed allegiances more prevalent throughout the East Tennessee region in general. Today, the county is notable for proximity to the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area to the west with a Historic Rugby site nearby and the Grand Vista Hotel, the Museum of Scott County, the Historic Scott County Jail, and the Timber Rock Lodge located nearby in and around […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/26/hype-for-the-future-177h-scott-county-tennessee/
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Hype for the Future 166D: City of Knoxville, Tennessee
Introduction Within the State of Tennessee, the City of Knoxville serves as the third-largest city in the State, the largest city in East Tennessee, and one of two principal cities within the Grand Division (along with the City of Chattanooga further south). Today, the community is located at the crossroads of Interstates 40 and 75 and serves as the central city of a significant media market, representing one of the three (3) distinct media markets in East Tennessee, along with the […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/04/15/hype-for-the-future-166d-city-of-knoxville-tennessee/
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Hype for the Future 149D: Central Rutherford County, North Carolina
Introduction Much of the County of Rutherford in the State of North Carolina is identified as an urban cluster at town size, combining the communities of Rutherfordton, Ruth, Forest City, and Spindale. Today, each municipality is associated with the heritage of the entire county, with distinct perspectives within each individual community and beyond. Travel Rutherford County, North Carolina, is associated with United States Routes 64, 74, 74A, 74 Business, 221, and 221A; and North Carolina […] -
Hype for the Future 149C: Town of Lake Lure, North Carolina
Overview The Town of Lake Lure is a community located within the boundaries of Rutherford County, North Carolina, and is associated with namesake Lake Lure, acquired in 1965. Located along United States Route 74 Alternate, the town is home to numerous places to stay, including the Grafton Lodge Bed and Breakfast and the Shaded Crest, as well as the Lake House Restaurant Bar and Grill and numerous amenities within the nearby areas, especially further east. Route 9 also serves the vicinity of […] -
Hype for the Future 149V: City of Landrum, South Carolina
Overview The City of Landrum is a notable community located in northern Spartanburg County, South Carolina, along Routes 176 and 14. Today, the community is home to the historical museum at the Landrum Depot, the Stubborn Mule Restaurant and Brewery, the Hare and Hound, and lodging at the Yellow House Landrum. -
Hype for the Future 149A: City of Saluda, North Carolina
Overview The City of Saluda is a community split between Polk and Henderson Counties in the State of North Carolina, along United States Route 176. Today, notable amenities of the community include the Saluda Inn, the Jim Carson Gallery and Studio AIS & OPA, and the Orchard Inn Boutique Hotel and Spa. Tryon is located to the east, and Zirconia is to the west.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/29/hype-for-the-future-149a-city-of-saluda-north-carolina/
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Hype for the Future 149/2&4: City of Cleveland, Tennessee
Introduction The City of Cleveland is a community located within Bradley County in the Grand Division of East Tennessee and is the county seat. Today, the community is home to Lee University, as well as Johnston Park and the Museum Center at Sive Points, while also representing suburban Chattanooga. Travel The City of Cleveland, Tennessee, is located along Interstate 81; United States Routes 11, 64, and 74; and Tennessee Routes 60 and 74. Routes 11 and 64 also contain bypass variants, […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/29/hype-for-the-future-149-24-city-of-cleveland-tennessee/
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Hype for the Future 133P: Martin County, Kentucky
Overview Located in the Eastern Kentucky Coalfields, Martin County serves as a rural county within the Appalachian Mountains within the Commonwealth and uses the City of Inez as the county seat. Today, the county population is around 10,700 residents, representing the twenty-fourth least populous county in the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the modern day. Historically, however, the coal mining industry of Appalachia had resulted in a significantly larger population artificially relative to the […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/13/hype-for-the-future-133p-martin-county-kentucky/
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Hype for the Future 133O: The Country Music Highway
Introduction Within the Commonwealth of Kentucky, United States Route 23 covers the region from south of Portsmouth, Ohio, to north of the vicinity of Pound, Virginia. Today, the highway route covers a grand total of seven (7) counties in the region of the Eastern Kentucky Coalfields, namely Greenup, Boyd, Lawrence, Johnson, Floyd, Pike, and Letcher. Communities While the United States Route 23 Country Music Highway Museum is situated within the area around Paintsville, Kentucky, […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/13/hype-for-the-future-133o-the-country-music-highway/
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Hype for the Future 133L: Shannondale, West Virginia
Overview Shannondale is a modern, unincorporated census-designated place representative of the relatively recent constructions of exurban Washington, DC, in the State of West Virginia and particularly within Jefferson County at the eastern end of the Eastern Panhandle of the State. Today, the community is located within the small slice of Jefferson County that exists east of the Shenandoah River and within close proximity to the Virginia state line and Loudoun County to the east.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/13/hype-for-the-future-133l-shannondale-west-virginia/
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Hype for the Future 133J: Mineral County, West Virginia
Introduction Mineral County is situated within the eastern side of the State of West Virginia, within relatively close proximity to the Eastern Panhandle of the State of West Virginia and located to the east of the Eastern Continental Divide (ECD). Amenities The Nancy Hanks Memorial Plaque and Replica Cabin is situated on the southern side of the county limits, well to the south of the central area of unincorporated New Creek, while WVU Potomac State College represents the primary […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/13/hype-for-the-future-133j-mineral-county-west-virginia/
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Hype for the Future 133I: City of Beckley, West Virginia
Introduction The City of Beckley is located within Raleigh County in the southern part of the State of West Virginia and, along with Bluefield and Oak Hill nearby, represents the core of the media market largely centered around the Bluestone Valley. Notable Attractions While the “Tamarack” marketplace is a notable stop off the tolled West Virginia Turnpike within the area, notable features of the inner city include the Wildwood House Museum and the seasonal Beckley Exhibition Coal […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/13/hype-for-the-future-133i-city-of-beckley-west-virginia/
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Hype for the Future 133H: City of Huntington, West Virginia
Introduction The City of Huntington is situated largely within Cabell County, West Virginia, along the Ohio River, though the western end of the community may also extend over the line into Wayne County. In any case, however, the Cabell County communities are notable for containing notable urban features, though the city limits are on the relatively smaller side in terms of both area covered and population counts. Notable Attractions Perhaps the most significant tourist destinations for […] -
Hype for the Future 133G: Town of Oceana, West Virginia
Overview The Town of Oceana is situated within the northwestern portion of Wyoming County, West Virginia, and serves as the oldest community within the county and former county seat (prior to 1907). Today, the town limits are served by Routes 10 and 85, with the former connecting the community to the Logan and Pineville areas and Route 85 connecting the area to the Madison community.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/13/hype-for-the-future-133g-town-of-oceana-west-virginia/
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Hype for the Future 133E: City of Hinton, West Virginia
Overview The City of Hinton serves as the county seat of Summers County in the southern portion of the State of West Virginia and is centrally located within the county, along the New River near the mouth of the Greenbrier River. Attractions in the area include the Veterans Memorial Museum, the Hinton Railroad Museum, the Campbell-Flannagan-Murrell House Museum, and the Guest House Inn on Courthouse Square, with scenic areas further into the vicinity also including such features as the […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/03/13/hype-for-the-future-133e-city-of-hinton-west-virginia/
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Hype for the Future 131O: Historic Pruntytown, West Virginia
Overview The community at Pruntytown, West Virginia, has traditionally been identified as a community just a few miles to the west of the City of Grafton in Tyler County. Today, the area is served by United States Routes 50 and 250 and is most famous as the historic home of the West Virginia Industrial Site for Boys now known as the Pruntytown Correctional Center. To the west of the community limits is the site of the Taylor County Fairgrounds as well. -
Hype for the Future 131L: The Monongahela National Forest
Introduction The Monongahela National Forest is a national forest located within the highlands of eastern West Virginia, just west of the section of the Blue Ridge Mountains that divides the area from the Commonwealth of Virginia to the east. Today, the vast majority of the Monongahela National Forest overlaps with the National Radio Quiet Zone (NRQZ) and numerous parcels are within a ten-mile radius of the Green Bank Observatory, resulting in the heaviest restrictions on cell service and […] -
There’s a hot rock blob under New Hampshire. It could be why the Appalachian Mountains are standing tall
There’s a giant blob of incredibly hot rock beneath New Hampshire — and it may be part of…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Science #ancientmountains #AppalachianMountains #hotrock #LabradorSea #NewEngland #NorthAmericancontinent #TomGernon #uppermantle
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Fiery sunset. Perfect reflection. The beauty of Northeast Tennessee!
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The door to our Garagarchives, with art by Jon Vickers Jones. #archive #archives #garage #garages #suburbia #artwork #moon #fern #ferns #impatiens #red #reddoor #summer #pennsylvania #appalachia #appalachianmountains #centralpennsylvania
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A gaggle of geese spotted at Victory Park during walkies. #wildlife #geese #goose #avian #avians #victorypark #lewistown #mifflincounty #pennsylvania #centralpennsylvania #appalachia #appalachianmountains #hillbillycounty #publicparks
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This sunset over a quiet mountain lake stole my heart — now it can be yours. Feel the peace of the Appalachians every day.
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Seeing fewer #fireflies this year? Here’s why, and how you can help.
Fireflies are vulnerable to #ClimateChange and habitat loss. Some simple landscaping tricks and turning off porch lights can make a big difference.
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between #Grist and #BPR, a #PublicRadio station serving western #NorthCarolina.
Katie Myers Regional Reporter, #Appalachia, July 11, 2025
Excerpt: "Basham and Jacobs have a few other tips for helping fireflies thrive. You don’t need to be a scientist to help protect fireflies. In fact, the biggest difference comes from how we care for our own #backyards. Here are a few things Basham and Jacobs recommend:
- Turn off your #PorchLights. Fireflies are incredibly sensitive to #ArtificialLight, and it can confuse them.
- Ditch the manicured lawn and embrace #NativePlants. In addition to being easier to care for, they suit the local environment and conserve water.
- Leave some leaves behind when you rake in the fall. They’re a great place for fireflies to find food, stay cool, and lay eggs.
- Plant shrubs, tufting grasses, and other, large plants. These can shelter fireflies during rainstorms and other severe weather.
- If you spot fireflies, jot down when and where you saw them and add your observations to citizen science databases like iNaturalist, Firefly Watch, or Firefly Atlas to help scientists collect data."Even among those who study fireflies, the thrill of spotting them remains magical. Lower has made many excursions to the southern #AppalachianMountains to find the famous, ethereal 'blue ghosts.' Rather than flicker, the insects emit a continuous bluish-green glow. 'You walk into the pitch black woods and at first you can’t really see anything right because your eyes are getting used to the darkness,' Lower said. 'But eventually you start to see all these dim glows.' "
#SolarPunkSunday #CitizenScience #FireflyConservation #LessLawns #Rewilding #HabitatLoss #Insects #Nature #LeaveTheLeaves #DarkSkies #TurnOffTheLights #ConservingNature
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Lose yourself in the magic of Brush Creek Falls — West Virginia’s largest waterfall, captured in breathtaking panoramic beauty.
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Don’t miss this new art—Blue Ridge rhododendrons glowing in morning mist!
https://shelia-hunt.pixels.com/featured/blue-ridge-parkway-rhododendrons-north-carolina-shelia-hunt.html#BlueRidgeParkway #Rhododendrons #NorthCarolina #SheliaHuntPhotography #BuyIntoArt #AppalachianMountains #MorningFog #BlueRidgeMountains
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"𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐘 𝐅𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐒" in the Appalachian Mountains 👉 https://buff.ly/X31STvs
#Waterfalls #AppalachianWaterfalls #AppalachianMountains #SheliaHuntPhotography #BuyIntoArt #SpiveyFalls
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"𝐋𝐎𝐆 𝐂𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐌𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒" , New artwork w/FREE SHIPPING at https://buff.ly/gd9z3iO
#SheliaHuntPhotography #BuyIntoArt #AppalachianMountains #LogCabin #AppalachianLogCabin #Americana
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“𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬” https://buff.ly/3PQgNFg
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"𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐧𝐨𝐰" ❤️
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“𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐧 Mtns” https://buff.ly/40Hf9vK
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"𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬", ❤️ New Art with FREE SHIPPING 👉 https://buff.ly/3PG1yi0
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"𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐧𝐨𝐰" ❤️
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"Winter Wonderland in the Appalachian Mountains", ❤️ New art with FREE SHIPPING 👉 https://buff.ly/4hlLgGG
#AppalachianMountains #SnowyDay #WinterPeace #SheliaHuntPhotography #BuyIntoArt
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“𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬” ❤️
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