Travel / Transportation

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 … 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 … 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 … Read more

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s natural beauty is world-famous, but when summer heat hits, the state’s waterparks become top destinations for families and thrill-seekers looking to cool off with some splashing fun. Whether you want a giant inflatable obstacle course or a classic wave pool, the Mountain State offers some truly memorable aquatic escapes. Here’s … Read more

GUYANDOTTE, W.Va. — Rivers in West Virginia have gained enormous popularity as travel destinations, thanks to cleaner water and better highway access. Yet the Guyandotte River, winding through the state’s southwestern mountains, has remained largely unknown, and that’s precisely what many anglers and paddlers love about it. From its headwaters to its mouth, the Guyandotte … Read more