One of my favorite blogs describes the area of the country that became my home when I was nine years old.  Appalachia.

If you want to learn about the region, which encompasses several states, read Hillbilly Savants.

You get a little bit of everything, all real.  If your only knowledge of Appalachia is the War on Poverty, this blog is a must-visit.  Hillbilly Savants shows you the riches of the region in a style true to its roots.