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From Rafting to Resort: One-Stop Gorge Vacations
June 18, 2012 11:19 am Leave your thoughtsDid you know that in the mid 1990s there were around 15 whitewater rafting companies in southern West Virginia? Did you also know that at that same time, close to […]
Fog in the Bluestone Gorge, Pipestem Resort State Park #visitwv
June 15, 2012 8:44 am Leave your thoughtsWV History – The Civil War
June 7, 2012 2:56 pm Leave your thoughtsThe History Channel’s hugely successful Hatfield and McCoy television miniseries has created a lot of interest in history in southern West Virginia. Let’s take a closer look at more of […]
Experience the Hatfield and McCoy Feud in Southern West Virginia
May 29, 2012 11:28 am 5 CommentsOne of the most nationally known events to come out of southern West Virginia happened well over 100 years ago. But it is making “History” again this week. The History […]
John Henry Still On The Move
May 17, 2012 2:47 pm Leave your thoughtsHow much freight has moved across the railroad lines John Henry helped build? That’s probably impossible to calculate. The railroad came through southern West Virginia in 1873, and trains have […]
Motorcycle Trips In Southern WV
April 25, 2012 2:02 pm 3 CommentsSouthern West Virginia is known for its scenic beauty and mountainous terrain. These hills lend themselves to great ATV riding at Hatfield and McCoy Trails or Burning Rock Outdoor Adventure […]
Earth Day in Southern West Virginia
April 17, 2012 2:36 pm Leave your thoughtsA mindful senator from Wisconsin, some 43 years ago, inspired the idea that there were people out there that were devoted to protecting and preserving the natural resources of this […]
Where the Locals Go in Raleigh County, Part 2
April 11, 2012 10:35 am Leave your thoughtsThe last time we talked about Raleigh County, we looked at some great places locals like to visit. Here are a few more: To See This list highlights some of […]
Your Guide to Southern West Virginia Lakes
April 4, 2012 3:02 pm Leave your thoughtsSouthern West Virginia is an outdoor paradise. There are so many things to do, it’s hard to decide where to start sometimes. Rafting, hiking, biking, rock climbing, and zip lining […]