It was sprinkling, though the sun was shining just over the mountain as I drove the rolling road through Marion County, West Virginia.

It was our first trip together alone since the birth of our daughter, and my husband had arranged it all without my knowledge.

There are few things better than spending a sunny summer day in small town USA, and there are few places that embody that Norman Rockwell ideal better than Buckhannon, West Virginia.

Finding a hidden gem has always been my favorite part of traveling, and in West Virginia—a state of raw, wild beauty—Huntington may be the most hidden of them all.

I couldn't possibly list all the available activities, but suffice it to say, rivers, lakes, trails, wildlife, and outdoor-loving outfitters make Southern West Virginia an incredible natural playground.

The Island Belle sternwheeler pulled up. The 20-minute ride was a fantastic way to begin our day in beautiful Parkersburg, West Virginia.

My best girlfriends and I decided to take a long summer weekend to recharge and have some fun.

A romantic weekend escape to the elegant Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

No matter if you’re from the South, or just passing through, here are 11 Southern myths for you to explore on an epic road trip.

A tour that touches the heart. Discovering Huntington, West Virginia, in light of events that inspired the movie We Are Marshall.

The Blackwater River was a tiny ribbon of sparkling water far below us and the mountains hunched like shoulders bending down to meet it. “What a payoff!” I said.

For lovers of the great outdoors, there is no better place to be than West Virginia.

Flying over a hill on an ATV, I had an epiphany: this family vacation might just be our best ever.

Pair any of these four West Virginia experience gifts with a heartfelt card, and you’ve got yourself a match made in (almost) heaven.

This mountain getaway hosts scores of road-tripping families and outdoor enthusiasts year-round, with snow sports in the winter and renowned hiking, biking, and water sports throughout the summer.

As we drove past emerald hills and quaint towns on our way to Martinsburg, West Virginia, I felt giddy to experience a new place with my family.