West Virginia

Although many would argue there is no wrong time to indulge in chocolate, February is considered Chocolate Month because of Valentine’s Day. Here are a half dozen world-class East Coast …

The obvious reason February is considered the month of love is that Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14. Another reason is that in many parts of the country, the …

Some purists believe camping should include sleeping on the cold, hard ground. And there are those who believe a hotel without room service is considered roughing it.  Many of us …

Nicknamed “America’s First Spa,” the small town of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, is a haven for those looking for a relaxing weekend — or longer. Located roughly an hour northwest …

The Greenbrier has been dubbed America’s Resort and once you know this luxury destination’s history, you’ll understand why. Opened in 1778, the White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia-based hotel first began …

The late singer John Denver famously crooned “Almost heaven, West Virginia” in the song “Country Roads.” While this lyric was not inspired by Coopers Rock State Forest, the description definitely …

One waterfall is fun to see in nature but several all at once is truly a special sight. Valley Falls State Park in Fairmont, West Virginia boasts four waterfalls in …

By Shuan Butcher Some of the world’s best chefs swear by the cooking salts offered by a small, historic salt-mining facility in Malden, W.Va. In 1817, Nancy Bruns’ ancestors started …

By Gina Gallucci-White Prickett’s Fort was built in 1774 as a way to avoid Native American war parties. Nestled next to the merger of Prickett’s Creek and the Monongahela River …