Created by BawBaw on September 10, 2007
- West Virginia offers a rich cultural heritage and spectacular natural beauty. This journal provides glimpses into life in the Mountain State by a long-time resident.
- 2 reviews
- 3 Stories
- 546 photos
Created by hagnel2 on June 9, 2006
- More gems in this county of note: The National Radio Telescope Observatory, West Virginian and Irish hospitality at an Inn in Mingo...
- 6 reviews
- 1 Story
- 28 photos
Created by hagnel2 on May 9, 2006
- A wind of change blows through the New River Gorge, once the home of miners and railroad worker it is now a nature lovers haven.
- 4 reviews
- 1 Story
- 20 photos
Created by hagnel2 on May 3, 2006
- If hiking to old abandoned coalmines and ghost towns appeals to you, then the New River Gorge will charm and will also offer superb scenery.
Created by kjlouden on September 27, 2005
- We tour Stonewall Jackson’s boyhood home, two mills, and log cabins and
learn about flax near Jane Lew; walk the historic district and battlefield at Bulltown; and hear stories of Indian massacres, Confederate mistakes, and recent preservation projects of the Army Corps of Engineers in West Virginia.
- 4 reviews
- 2 Stories
- 23 photos
Created by kjlouden on September 15, 2005
- Courthouse Square, antebellum mansions, old graveyards, and an excellent
genealogy expert all point to the importance of land and family in what was a frontier
county in Virginia. We explore similarities and differences that caused the state’s psychic
split and learn about its greatest Civil War hero.
- 3 reviews
- 2 Stories
- 20 photos
Created by kjlouden on July 22, 2005
- During “those . . . crazy days of summer,” some folks head for the beach. I
stay in the cool car, drive shady Mountain State roads, and tour museums on the new
West Virgina Civil War Heritage Trail. First outing: Philippi, site of the first land
battle.
Created by kjlouden on July 6, 2005
- With its casual, carefree attitude, downtown Morgantown is a great weekend destination, but an extended trip into the area is even better. Relatively unknown, but significant historic sites are within a half-hour drive, and for playing and relaxing on the Fourth, I sure love the backyard!
- 4 reviews
- 1 Story
- 20 photos
Created by kjlouden on May 18, 2005
- Browsing away an afternoon in the antiques shops of Buckhannon is one of my favorite escapist tactics, but even the antiques are just an excuse for visiting Main Street. And Main Street is an excuse for reverting back to my childhood psyche, which tells me that wasting time is a life-enhancing art.
- 4 reviews
- 1 Story
- 18 photos
Created by Idler on June 27, 2004
- For hikers, rafters, kayakers, mountain bikers, campers, rock climbers, anglers, spelunkers, and nature lovers in general, West Virginia can’t be beat.
- 3 reviews
- 2 Stories
- 20 photos
West Virginia
Tourism and Travel Guide