Exploring Southern West Virginia

A raft floating beneath the New River Gorge Bridge on the New River in WV.

A raft floating beneath the New River Gorge Bridge on the New River in WV. Posted to Instagram by Visit WV/.

A raft floating beneath the New River Gorge Bridge on the New River in WV. #visitwv

Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory

High atop Peters Mountain in Monroe County is where you will find Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory. The observatory was originally an old fire tower. Built in 1956, it functioned as…

A beautiful day and a stop in at Tamarack for lunch. What a great WV Saturday.

A beautiful day and a stop in at Tamarack for lunch. What a great WV Saturday. Tamarack Posted to Instagram by Visit WV/.

A beautiful day and a stop in at Tamarack for lunch. What a great WV Saturday. #visitwv

Do You Need A Reason To Visit WV? We Give You 8.

We know you probably don’t sit around trying to come up with reasons to take a vacation. However, you may be having trouble deciding where you want to go. So…

Love visiting our local Farmers Markets. Farm fresh eggs and vegetables. Homemade jams, jellies and honey. And yes lots of homemade baked goods!

Love visiting our local Farmers Markets. Farm fresh eggs and vegetables. Homemade jams, jellies and honey. And yes lots of homemade baked goods! Posted to Instagram by Visit WV/.

Love visiting our local Farmers Markets. Farm fresh eggs and vegetables. Homemade jams, jellies and honey. And yes lots of homemade baked goods! #visitwv

Visiting West Virginia in August? Make the State Fair Part of Your Vacation

If your vacation brings you to West Virginia in mid-August, you’ll find another great event that showcases the traditions of agriculture, family entertainment, and education. The West Virginia State Fair…