German Settlers in the Appalachians

People of German descent are one of the largest ethnic groups in the United States.  They came to be known by the misnomer “Dutch” because Germans refer to themselves as Deutsch.  Germans’ persistent and hardworking nature allowed them to thrive in backcountry...
European Wild Boars

European Wild Boars

In the long history of invasive species in Appalachia, no story is more striking that that of the European wild boar. Often called Russian boars. . .