Deep in the Appalachian hollers, old rules persist. Passed down from generation to generation, since Europeans first settled these lands. These rules will keep you safe.
I’ve been in the Appalachian mountains many times walking in early mornings and at dusk and there’s a “feeling” that you’re being watched. Anyway thanks for the Appalachian Rules.
I have long heard that admonition about not answering when you hear your name called. Makes me think of stands of mountain laurel and rhododendron I’ve seen in WNC that have absolutely made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.
Those stands can feel like they have eyes. I’ve read stories about the Cherokee tucking their people who could no longer trek during the Trail of Tears into said stands. Ai.
Creepy! I believe it. I have certainly been in situations in forests that felt wrong. Never been to Appalachia however.
This is a great list. I live in North Appalachia and have not heard it all. Some great story ideas!
I’ve been in the Appalachian mountains many times walking in early mornings and at dusk and there’s a “feeling” that you’re being watched. Anyway thanks for the Appalachian Rules.
I'm a rule breaker from the Laurentians. Thank goodness I don't live in the Appalachians.
I have long heard that admonition about not answering when you hear your name called. Makes me think of stands of mountain laurel and rhododendron I’ve seen in WNC that have absolutely made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.
Oh absolutely. I think a lot of these are applicable at varying g degrees on any ancient woodland, but Appalachia wins by a long way.
Those stands can feel like they have eyes. I’ve read stories about the Cherokee tucking their people who could no longer trek during the Trail of Tears into said stands. Ai.
Nice! Where did you get the image?