Bianca Bosworth
Rural West Virginia will be an ideal place from which to observe the largest super-moon of 2019 — the Snow Moon, which on Feb. 19 will bring the moon closer to Earth than it will be all year. If you missed January’s remarkable Wolf Moon (which featured an eclipse that appeared to turn the moon … Read more
Marion County has become one of the most vibrant communities in West Virginia — the kind of place one can experience a practically Perfect Day, says Leah Nestor, engagement specialist for the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Marion County. Following-through with her New Year’s resolution to emphasize daily rest, health, and fun, she takes us … Read more
Airbnb today announced a new program designed to support federal employees in West Virginia who host guests during the U.S. government shutdown. Lodging-organization spokesman Ben Breit cited a recent report that asserts that West Virginia ranks seventh among states most impacted by the shutdown. “As federal employees across West Virginia begin to go without their … Read more
RV camping is a wonderful way to experience the great outdoors in West Virginia. The state offers unrivaled scenery and tranquility combined with a wealth of history and outdoor activities ideal for campers of all ages. Whether you’re traveling to an RV resort, a state or national park, or another public campground, you’ll find it … Read more
Midway between West Virginia’s two largest cities (Charleston and Huntington), pastoral Putnam County provides metro-valley residents a convenient retreat from hustle and bustle. That’s only one of many reasons it’s a favorite destination here at West Virginia Explorer. The Putnam County Convention and Visitor Bureau has just posted an article regarding its best cozy winter … Read more
Balancing work and life aren’t easy. In order to support your family, have a house, car, and whatever else you might want out of life, you have to work hard. Though nothing worth having will come with ease, when your drive to succeed becomes so strong that you neglect your health, it can have physical … Read more
Airbnb.com announced today that its West Virginia host community earned a combined $10 million in supplemental income while welcoming approximately 90,000 guests in 2018. “This comes as West Virginians increasingly embrace the home-sharing platform as an opportunity to earn supplemental income and make ends meet,” according to Ben Breit, a spokesman for Airbnb Midwest Affairs. … Read more
Celebrating the holidays in West Virginia is all about good food and good company, and those of us who have moved away may spend long hours traveling to and from our destinations to ensure we can spend time with family. As a result, it’s often difficult to stick to a diet plan, a workout routine, … Read more
If you’re vacationing in the mountains of West Virginia this winter, there’s always a chance you could be snowed-in while staying in a cabin or lodge. Cabins in both the highlands and low-lying valleys make for incredibly romantic getaways and family rendezvous points, but a heavy snow can make it difficult to travel safely, leaving … Read more
You don’t need to spend a lot of money to have fun in West Virginia, and you don’t have to travel far, either. Here where the weather is almost always mild and nature begins just outside your door, there’s plenty for the family to do — in own your backyard. Need some ideas? We polled … Read more
