West Virginia

A popular whitewater rafting destination, almost 80% covered by forest, and more mountainous than any other state, West Virginia is a playground for outdoor enthusiasts in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains.

Create and Rejuvenate in Marion County

By: Sally Cable

Create and Rejuvenate in Marion County

By: Sally Cable

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

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Kid-Friendly Itineraries: West Virginia’s Great Outdoors

By: Josh Baldwin

Kid-Friendly Itineraries: West Virginia’s Great Outdoors

By: Josh Baldwin

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.

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Give Mountain State Memories

By: Lindsey Wilhelm

Give Mountain State Memories

By: Lindsey Wilhelm

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

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The Weird and the Wonderful: The South

By: Brenda Kissko

The Weird and the Wonderful: The South

By: Brenda Kissko

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.

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Huntington: the Hidden Jewel City

By: Elizabeth Griffith

Huntington: the Hidden Jewel City

By: Elizabeth Griffith

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.

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Charming Martinsburg

By: Lindsey Wilhelm

Charming Martinsburg

By: Lindsey Wilhelm

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.

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