Donna Gayle Akers: 3 books

Abingdon, first named Wolf Hills by Daniel Boone, was one of the earliest towns and commercial centers in southwestern Virginia. Named after Martha Washington�s ancestral parish in England, this unique town has weathered many economic changes and has emerged as a leading cultural and arts center for...

According to legend, in about 1760, Daniel Boone first named this hinterlands settlement "Wolf Hills." Incorporated in 1778, the town of Abingdon became the leading trade, business, and legal center for Southwest Virginia from the late 1700s to mid-1800s. With a key location along the Great Wagon...

During the early 1960s, local leaders in western and northwestern North Carolina were dedicated to developing winter recreational opportunities in the mountains. North Carolina�s ski industry dates back to the winter of 1961�1962, when the Cataloochee resort in Maggie Valley developed the first ski...