Hellloo World! I guess this is the part where I talk about myself?? My name is Alicia Caton and I'm the newest AmeriCorps member for Ohio's Hill Country Heritage Area! Woohoo! I'm a native to Ohio - born and raised in Lancaster and currently living in Athens - a lively and diverse community with a culture all … Continue reading Knock Knock, Who’s There: It’s just me- the newest AmeriCorps member 🙂
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The Winding Road A to Z: Foot by Foot, Free Competitive Art Show
Come appreciate the creativity and beauty of Southeast Ohio's finest artists at the Foot by Foot A-Z Competitive Art Show. Join locals and regional artists as we help promote The Winding Road - Ohio's Rising Appalachia branding effort to help encourage tourism and art in Athens, Morgan, Muskingum, and Perry counties. The event will be … Continue reading The Winding Road A to Z: Foot by Foot, Free Competitive Art Show
USDA Grant Infuses Capital into Emerging Rural Tourism Market
'Winding Road' project leads to jobs, small business growth in southeast Ohio New Lexington, Ohio, September 4th, 2015- The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced a grant of more than $180,000 as part of a nearly quarter-million dollar project to support and develop existing and new businesses in the southeast Ohio Appalachia Region. "This grant … Continue reading USDA Grant Infuses Capital into Emerging Rural Tourism Market
Ohio’s Rising Appalachia: The Vision
Our Vision Ohio's Hill Country Heritage Program envisions people working together to identify, conserve and develop appropriately, the natural, cultural, recreational, and economic resources that make up Appalachia Ohio to enhance the quality of life of the region's residents and to welcome visitors to experience the area's rich heritage, natural beauty, and traditions.
Ohio's Hill Country Heritage Area 