Coal Country

Capturing Coal Country: A Photographer's Journey Through Beckley's Mining History

The morning fog clings to the Appalachian foothills as I adjust my aperture, attempting to capture the ethereal quality of light filtering through the autumn canopy. Beckley, West Virginia isn't on most photographers' bucket lists, but that's precisely why I've...

Business Traveler's Guide to Beckley: Productive Stays in Coal Country

I never expected to find myself in Beckley, West Virginia, with my laptop and business agenda in tow. As someone who typically straps on a backpack and heads for mountain trails or tropical coastlines, this coal country business hub initially...