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Maryland's Charming Mountain Town Is A Gateway To Great Allegheny Passage With An Artsy Vibe

This historic mountain town in Maryland boasts a warm, artsy spirit, with outdoor trails and railways inviting visitors to ...
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This Small Virginia Town Is Off the Appalachian Trail—but It's Worth Exploring Even If You're Not a Hiker

Lookout of over a scenic mountain view. The Appalachian Trail is one of America’s most famous long-distance hikes, a 2,000-plus-mile journey from Georgia to Maine. Those who complete it are called ...
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Mining for tourists? A dubious economic savior in Appalachia

SECO, Ky. — Mines built this company town. Jack and Sandra Looney hope vines — the wine grapes growing on a former strip mine in the hills above — will help to draw visitors here. Their Highland ...