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Visiting the Exhibition Coal Mine in Beckley, WV

Lauren Bassart — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 14:47:35 +0000

Are you a friend of coal? West Virginia is a state that highly supports the coal industry. Coal occurs in 53 out of their 55 counties and provides about 30,000 jobs in the state. You can’t go anywhere in the state without passing a vehicle with a “Friend of Coal” bumper sticker proudly emblazoned on […]

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Road Trip Planner for West Virginia Scenic Drives

Kenin Bassart — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 16:56:54 +0000

The winding mountain passes and back country roads make West Virginia a perfect location to plan a scenic road trip. Whether you plan to tour through West Virginia on a motorcycle, car, or RV, you can spend days exploring the beautiful countryside as well as taking in some really neat cultural and historical sites. We […]

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Watoga State Park – Paradise in Pocahontas County West Virginia

Lauren Bassart — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 16:07:07 +0000

Watoga State Park is found in the mountains of Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It is West Virginia’s largest State Park consisting of 10,100 acres of gorgeous scenery perfect for spending a day, a week, or even a few months. Watoga State Park is a true recreational gem in the heart of West Virginia and paradise in Pocahontas […]

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Riding the Log Train with the Cass Scenic Railroad in West Virginia

Kenin Bassart — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 18:29:48 +0000

As I stood staring out into the woods that were rapidly passing by, I was hypnotized by the steady and rhythmic sound of the steam engine and the wheels chugging along on the steel tracks below. For a few moments I was transported, not back in time, but instead to a place that was timeless. A place […]

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The Haunted and Abandoned Lake Shawnee Amusement Park in West Virginia

Kenin Bassart — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 16:06:00 +0000

The abandoned Lake Shawnee Amusement park has a long and sordid past that has lead many of its visitors to believe that the land it sits on is perpetually haunted. The park is normally closed to the public but it is occasionally opened for tours, paranormal investigations, and during October its annual “Dark Carnival”. We […]

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Experiencing the Bridge Day Festival at the New River Gorge in West Virginia

Kenin Bassart — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 17:41:16 +0000

The New River Gorge in West Virginia is home to the world’s largest single arch bridge that at its highest point stands 876 feet over the water of the New River. The bridge is an engineering marvel as well as a beautiful piece of architecture. Carved by the rushing river below it, the New River […]

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A Day at the West Virginia Roadkill Cook-Off & Autumn Harvest Festival

Kenin Bassart — Fri, 03 Oct 2014 17:47:30 +0000

Ahh Fall. It’s one of our most enjoyable times of year. The trees are ablaze with incredible colors, there’s a cool crisp bite to the air, and everything is suddenly available in the seemingly unescapable flavor of Pumpkin Spice. Perhaps our favorite part of the season though, is that communities nationwide come together with festivals celebrating the […]

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