About Real Appalachia

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From travel videos to culture and heritage, Real Appalachia with Shane and Melody brings you the side of Appalachia that you won't see anywhere else.

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Real Appalachia
PO Box 2151
Abingdon, VA 24212

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The Cocaine Bear’s Insane But True Backstory & Ties To Appalachia

The hard-to-believe true story of the Cocaine Bear has deep ties to Appalachia and we discuss them in this video. The real truth is stranger than the mostly fictional movie, so stick around, y’all ain’t gonna believe this one.

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here’s the telltale sound of the screeching from an old coal train passing across a railroad trestle

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Marion, Virginia: Home Of The Famous Dip Dog & An Even More Famous Drink

Marion, Virginia in Smyth County is a bustling small town in Southwest Virginia. It has a lot of activity and events to keep locals and visitors entertained. The Dip Dog stand is so famous that even the rock band Aerosmith stopped by for some grub.

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