ABOUT US
Appalachian Getaways is distributed in selected metropolitan newspapers and college newspapers across the eastern and midwestern US. Articles and photos that support our goal of helping people enjoy the outdoors will gladly be considered for publication.

OUR GOAL
Our goal at Appalachian Getaways is to help rekindle our reader's passion for the outdoors and to get active people interested in the adventures available in the Appalachian area; kayaking, rafting, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, rappelling, camping, scuba diving, and more. We also strive to promote the culture of this fascinating area.

FEATURED STORIES-- Destination Tee Shirts offers trail and river shirts, Ash Devine on Tour, Rafter Dies on ACE Adventure Center, ACE Whitewater Rafting Upper Gauley River Scouting Trip. Tree Huggin' Treats, , Iplay Babywear , great safaris in Africa, Best Bed and Breakfast and Cabin Rentals in Western NC, and a new artist social network!

Looking for a good bed and breakfast in Asheville, NC or cabin rental in or near Asheville, NC? Your search is over. How about a florist in Black Mountain, NC --the Porch Dog!

Check out the illustrated tourist map of Asheville and Jack Moe's article on this vacation tourist information map of Asheville

Asheville, NC Trolley Bus Sightseeing Tours, provides the best sightseeing experience in Asheville, North Carolina. Read about the five best things about a Gray Line Trolley Tour. Also check out this article about Asheville's best sightseeing tour.

IPlay Baby Wear begins online sales of their organic gift sets for newborns and infants. Go to their organic clothing store for more info.

New Asheville business startup: Unique and decorative cremation urns designed by local artists. These cremation urn distributors have creative solutions for all your memorial needs. They even custom design funeral urns for pets!

Top Floor Studios, Asheville's premeir web design firm and SEO experts, expand their client base to include UN affiliate organizations in Ireland, South America and Africa. Read about Gesci and their ICT programs in developing countries.

Learn your Shoe Styles, get comfortable and purchase your discounted footwear at Houser Shoes Regional Stores or online with this shoe description article by John Weston. Learn about to convert men's shoe size for women here or learn about beach footwear or running techniques. We have information about men's walking shoes on the site now along wih information about how to clean leather shoes and tips on breaking in your new boots or How to Pick Shoes for Odd Sized Feet and
good fitting sandals New articles include How to pick volleyball shoes and choosing a running shoe for an over-prontator. Want to know more about Vegan Shoes? Check out how to find great shoes and be animal friendly.

2016 Twin Rivers Media Festival-Asheville NC.

Avandaro: The Day the Music Died in Mexico

 

Appalachian Singer/Songwriter Ash Devine to Tour East Coast

By Barry Boston

Ash Devine announces her 2016 East Coast Tour soon at the Courtyard Gallery in Asheville, North Carolina.
Her unique Appalachian style also includes influences from Reggie, Country, and Folk Music. "I have always been spiritually connected to artists that include Bob Marley, Ani DiFranco, and Joanne Mitchell, explains Devine, and I think my music reflects some of their styles and energy.? Ash Devine's roots begin with Old Time music in the mountains of Virginia. ?I began teaching myself guitar at the age of twelve and by the time I was thirteen, I began performing in local coffee shops, and music venues,? states Ash. She quickly became well known for being a talented young singer song writer. She is now living in Asheville North Carolina where she continues to pursue her musical career. Some of Devines’ musical influences include folk artists such as; Joni Mitchell, Ani Difranco and Bob Dylan, and also local musicians which surrounded her throughout her life.

Devines passionate voice, unique guitar rhythms and powerful, socially conscious, poetry driven lyrics are known to captivate audiences. Audience members have often described Ash’s style as fresh, and "of a new essence."

Ash Devine is a singer to watch and bound to be discovered by the rest of the East Coast and Appalachia soon. Don’t miss her performances, they are listed at her site: www.ashdevine.net
Ash has been featured as an artist at indoor venues, benefits, annual festivals and other events such as; Floyd World Music Festival '02, '05 (featuring Ani Difranco, David Grisman and many others ), Stepping Out (Blacksburgxs Street Festival, annually), Rock the Vote( Syracuse, NY '04), Blacksburgxs First Night, The Annual School of America’s Protest ( Fort Benning G.A. ,Featuring Pete Seeger ).

Boy Scout Saftely Appears in Question at ACE ADVENTURE CENTER, ACE Whitewater
Delaware Boy Scout leader indicted for sex crimes at Ace Whitewater Rafting's, ACE Adventure Center on the New River Gorge in West Virgina.

ACE ADVENTURE CENTER, ACE Whitewater, HAS ANOTHER DEATH ON THE GAULEY RIVER IN WEST VIRGINIA

A Charleston West Virginia newspaper reported:

The body of Neville Williams, 67, of St. Michaels, Md., was located at about 12:45 p.m. Thursday, said Chuck Hartley, chief ranger for the National Park Service. Williams’ life jacket was pinned to a crack in a rock known as Woodstock Rock.
Read the full story at www.wvgazette.com and go to their archives and use the key words "gauley river"
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ACE's safety record can be viewed at:
http://www.wvdnr.gov/LEnforce/White/RiverMgt/wvww_pubs.shtm

Drowning at ACE Whitewater, ACE Adventure Center rafter was on a Scouting White Water Trip

The Beckley Newspapers in West Virginia are reporting that Neville Williams of Michaels, MD drowned while on a scouting trip with ACE Adventure Center. It appears that ACE Whitewater, ACE Adventure Center is the only rafting company that does this summer trip on class V water as the water is lower and more technically challenging. Read full stories here:

http://www.register-herald.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_166225630.html

http://www.register-herald.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_165230836.html

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