Woodshed: An Appalachian Joint

09/20/2026

This story is for the birds! Surprising species are finding room to roost in areas damaged by Helene.

Hurricane Helene damaged some 822,000 acres of timberland in Western North Carolina. In these open spaces, surprising bird species, like the red-headed woodpecker, are finding room to roost — and maybe new threats.

09/06/2026

From Dollywood to a new blueprint for Southern women, Dolly's legacy is enormous, and now it's in our hands.

PHOTO BY AFF ON ALAMY. While Dolly is irreplaceable, generations of artists, philanthropists, business leaders, and everyday folks will follow the trail of rhinestones she left behind. For mountain people, Dolly Parton was never simply a celebrity. She was proof.Proof that leaving Appalachia did not...

08/28/2026

Woodshed is matching donations to the Imagination Library of Roanoke City! Part of Dolly's worldwide charity, it provides free books to children regardless of income. When you donate on our website or in our downtown Roanoke, Va. shop, we'll match your gift, dollar for dollar. It's our way of honoring Dolly's life and legacy.

Honor Dolly by providing free books to children, and Woodshed will match your donation, dollar for dollar.

08/25/2026

Our little sparrow has flown on home. Thank you, Dolly, for singing us songs while shining your light across Appalachia and the entire world.

Dolly Parton's charitable acts are legendary. With these eight acts of kindness, she proved she's the Patron Saint of Appalachia.

07/31/2026

Located outside Pittsburgh, "it is one of the only places in Appalachia where the coal story is told not in a museum case, but in the walls themselves.”

07/20/2026

Homespun Sale: These discounted HOME goods are gonna' get you all SPUN up! https://woodshed.life/collections/homespun-sale

07/12/2026

From easy roadside stops to hidden backcountry gems, these Appalachian cascades can't be missed!

These Appalachian cascades range from easy roadside stops that draw busloads of tourists to hidden backcountry gems.

06/23/2026

Roanoke’s slowest craft project is du'uuuuuun! Just put finishing touches on the big ol’ wood wall we started in November. If you’re close, swing by to see it complete and grab a wood piece or two. We’ve got us some leftovers.

06/12/2026

Shopping for a mountain man this Father's Day? He'll love all these gifts, straight outta Appalachia! https://woodshed.life/collections/daddy-gifts

06/06/2026

Ain’t never been a better time to visit us in Roanoke, Va.! This new guide from the nation’s largest vacation travel magazine spotlights so many great places, including our shop.

Roanoke, Virginia, blends Blue Ridge Mountain views with boutique hotels, hiking trails, cultural attractions, and easy Amtrak access from major cities.