Discover Authentic American Adventures!

Winding roads, rolling hills, rivers and creeks, plus some of the best food in the Midwest - it can all be found in Ohio's Appalachian Country. This 32 county region spans from Ohio's southwest corner all the way up to it's northeast corner, following the Ohio River.  

Meeting Announcement

Save the Date for the 2026 Membership Meetings

April 23rd

August 5

December 3




All are Welcome


We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming April Membership Meeting as we continue important work shaping the future of our region.

📅 Date: April 23
📍 Location:  Atwood Lake Activity Center, 9500 Lakeview Rd, Mineral City, OH 44656

🕙 Check-in: 10:00 AM
🕥 Meeting Start: 10:30 AM
🍽 Lunch Buffet: 12:30 PM

🌄 Featured Project Update

At this meeting, you’ll learn more about our ARC-funded Destination Assessment & Organizational Strategic Plan and meet the consultant team leading this effort.

We are pleased to be working with Neighborhood Strategies, a nationally respected firm specializing in community and economic development. Their team brings deep expertise in destination development, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning, and they will be guiding us through this important process to strengthen Appalachian Ohio’s tourism and organizational impact.

🎤 Meeting Highlights- in addition to Neighborhood Strategies, we'll be hearing from:

  • Adria Bergeron:  Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District Update
  • Keynote speaker, Jason Fallon: Public Relations, Ohio Department of Natural Resources