by David Sibray | Jun 30, 2025 | Travel / Transportation
SPENCER, W.Va. — Travelers exploring West Virginia this summer will have even more opportunities to capture picture-perfect moments, as the number of “Almost Heaven” photo-ops across the state has grown to 43. The W.Va. Department of Tourism announced the expansion of...
by David Sibray | Jun 19, 2025 | Recreation
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The W.Va. Department of Tourism has added five new Almost Heaven swings to the Mountain State at Drawdy Falls in Boone County, Miracle Mountain in McDowell County, 4-H Camp Pioneer in Randolph County, Big Ditch Lake in Webster County, and at the...
by David Sibray | Jun 6, 2023 | Attractions
HINTON, W.Va. — A single swing placed on an overlook along Bluestone Lake in southern West Virginia is significantly impacting tourism at the popular fishing and boating lake. One of a growing number of swings installed statewide at scenic locations by the West...
by Lisa Stansell Galitz | Jul 25, 2018 | Travel / Transportation
SLATY FORK, W.Va. — I travel US-219 through West Virginia often — mainly through the southern part of the state, but occasionally, I travel north. It seems my car knows the way, leaving my mind space to watch the countryside and daydream. I’ve found myself wondering...
