Travel & Tourism

Stories that explore the landscapes, landmarks, and local experiences that make Appalachia a destination worth knowing. This category highlights Black-owned travel destinations, historic sites, and hidden gems, celebrating the people and places that welcome visitors into the heart of the region.

BBG Travel & Tourism Stop: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Community Mural Project 

By Paula Kaufman Black WV Arts Map Project Location: outside the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston, near I-64Artist: Greater Charleston community and Jeff Pierson As […]

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