Travel / Transportation

MARLINTON, W.Va. — Traveling through a remote, windswept landscape of spruce and cranberry, a scenic parkway that explores some of the highest elevations in West Virginia is attracting more visitors as tourism in the Mountain State increases.The Highland Scenic Highway is now among the most popular scenic routes in the Mountain State, and it’s growing … Read more

HINTON, W.Va. — Halfway along the Appalachian range from north to south, West Virginia enjoys one of the longest and most colorful fall foliage seasons in the U.S.But, as a result of its geography, one West Virginia county in particular boasts what may be the longest leaf change in the region.Renowned for its state and … Read more

THURMOND, W.Va. — Deep in the New River Gorge, the town of Thurmond is attracting attention worldwide. With four full-time residents, it’s technically a ghost town, but filmmaker Jillian Howell insists there’s nothing lifeless about it. “Every brick in Thurmond tells a story,” she says. “Whether it’s fact or fiction, the history runs deep—more than … Read more

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Explorer, the state’s most comprehensive online guide to travel, history, and culture, is celebrating a major milestone. According to Google Analytics, the publication hosted more than 3.3 million users in August, marking one of the highest traffic surges in its 25-year history.The record-breaking numbers reflect recent strategic investments and technical … Read more

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Many of the most photographed places in West Virginia are, perhaps not surprisingly, among the most photographed places in the entire world. It’s little wonder the state is known as “Almost Heaven.”Her countless waterfalls and forested mountains change dramatically with the seasons, offering photographers fresh inspiration year-round. From vibrant autumns through delicate … Read more

SUTTON, W.Va. — One night in 1984, the Reverend Bernard Coffindaffer experienced an epiphany. God called him, he said, to erect sets of three crosses across the U.S. to recall Christ’s crucifixion at Calvary. He would raise them wherever he could, and he would start nearby—in the foothills west of the Allegheny Mountains in central … Read more

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia cities and towns vary in size from the state capital at Charleston, the largest, to the tiny town of Thurmond, with five permanent residents. Which are the 10 largest cities? And which are not far behind? Below, we present a ranked overview of ten of its most populous West Virginia … Read more

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — There’s a reason West Virginia is called “almost heaven.” In the wild heart of Appalachia, its natural beauty is both raw and refined. A landscape of country roads, it seems untouched by time yet alive with the hum of adventure.From sweeping vistas to charming small towns, its scenery tells a story of … Read more