Where To See Fall Foliage in WV
September 4, 2024 3:12 pm 2 CommentsThe trees are alight with fiery color all across Southern WV! These rolling mountains are covered in canopy, and it’s burning with reds, oranges and yellows for fall. All of […]
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Oh yes . . . It’s almost Gauley Season
August 28, 2024 11:07 am Leave your thoughtsIt’s that time of year, the leaves start turning, the air gets crisper and the Gauley River gets rowdy! The roaring Gauley River rushes to life on a few select […]
Favorite Fall Hikes in Southern West Virginia
August 22, 2024 11:32 am Leave your thoughtsRequest A Free Visitor’s Guide Southern West Virginia is a wonderful sight to see at any time of the year, but if you’re looking to see our area in all […]
Discovering the Roots: The Hidden Stories Behind Unique Names of West Virginia Locales
August 9, 2024 12:16 pm Comments Off on Discovering the Roots: The Hidden Stories Behind Unique Names of West Virginia LocalesAs you navigate the country roads of Southern West Virginia, you might notice the unique and sometimes unfamiliar names on the signs around you. You may even hear locals pronouncing […]
Where to Eat in Southern West Virginia if You’re a Vegetarian or Vegan
July 23, 2024 3:44 pm Comments Off on Where to Eat in Southern West Virginia if You’re a Vegetarian or VeganPicking out a place to eat when traveling can be tricky, especially if you have a dietary restriction. This blog post’s vegetarian author has spent several evenings eating fries and […]
The Wonderful Wildlife of West Virginia
July 18, 2024 10:42 am Comments Off on The Wonderful Wildlife of West VirginiaAs the third most forested state in the country, West Virginia is home to a diverse array of wildlife. Whether hiking, biking on a trail, or driving down country roads, […]
Southern West Virginia Should Be Your Next Road Trip Destination
June 26, 2024 9:35 am Comments Off on Southern West Virginia Should Be Your Next Road Trip DestinationPicture driving on curving roads to scenic overlooks, feeling refreshing mountain breezes, wading in flowing rivers, watching fireflies dance in a forest at dusk, and gazing at the Milky Way […]
Celebrate Black History in Southern West Virginia
June 18, 2024 5:46 pm 1 CommentAs we celebrate Juneteenth in Southern West Virginia, we’re taking a look at some of our most prominent Black leaders and historical sites where you can learn more about the […]
One of the US’s Newest National Recreational Trails Begins at a Resort for America’s Early Presidents
June 13, 2024 3:25 pm Comments Off on One of the US’s Newest National Recreational Trails Begins at a Resort for America’s Early PresidentsOn June 1, 2024, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the designation of four new National Recreational Trails in honor of National Great Outdoors Month. The Sweet Springs Turnpike […]
50 Years Ago, Construction Began on the New River Gorge Bridge
June 12, 2024 2:44 pm Comments Off on 50 Years Ago, Construction Began on the New River Gorge BridgeIn 1974, it took 40 minutes to drive across the New River from Fayetteville, West Virginia to Lansing, West Virginia—where the Canyon Rim Visitor Center for the New River Gorge […]