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SoulShine Acres: Growing Business, Community, and a Sense of Place Through Tourism
Nestled in the lush, biodiverse forests of Appalachia, Soulshine Acres is more than just a farm; it’s a sanctuary where business,...
madison7557
Nov 20, 20245 min read
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Environmental Education as a Means to Grow Ecotourism: Rural Action’s Adaptation of the Costa Rican Model By: Joe Brehm and Brian Vadakin | August 2015
FORWARD by Madison Donohue The results of Rural Action’s dedication to understanding, promoting, and implementing sustainable,...
madison7557
Nov 6, 20249 min read
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Heading Into My Unknown
It’s early Friday morning, and the sun is shining over the treetops. My two sisters and I are on our way to the Tecumseh Theater for the...
Ayla Snyder
Jan 11, 20249 min read
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Lost And Found: Stories Of Resilience
As I sat in the passenger seat of Madison’s car, I was starting to feel giddy. This was my first tour with Appalachian Understories where...
Ayla Snyder
Oct 25, 20237 min read
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A Father And Son Who Love Birding, But Not As Much As They Love Each Other
A small crowd of folks attended the 2023 Birds in the Hills Festival in early spring for a weekend of camping, birding and connection to...
Madison Donohue
Jun 30, 20232 min read
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Listening To Pete
Natural and cultural historic preservation is at the heart of every guided tour that Appalachian Understories leads. This starts with...
Madison Donohue
Apr 19, 20233 min read
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