The stadium at the East Perry County Community Fair overflowed to the arena's perimeter where mule jump enthusiasts lined the railings or sat above the culvert where concrete served as a bench. Former ...

Paul Ruehling of Pocahontas has been in the business of jumping mules for more than a decade. With the help of his grandchildren, his quarter horse mules compete at several fairs and events in the ...

People are also reading… Prielipp says mule jumping originated in the South where the practice of raccoon hunting is much more common and there are a lot more mule owners. Hunters, as the story goes, ...

In old Blue Ridge, artisans crafted furniture and knives from nature, women cooked candy in their homes and music, dancing and storytelling were prime entertainment. On Saturday, the Blue Ridge ...