by Jerry Ison | Mar 27, 2019 | Fun Things To Do, Places to see and people to meet
When people think of maple syrup, most think of New England or specifically Vermont and with good reason. For a couple hundred or more years, those areas have been producing most of the maple syrup here in the good old USA. However, there’s another state that produces...
by Jerry Ison | Mar 7, 2019 | Places to see and people to meet
I gotta admit, I stole that title from a Dolly Parton song of the same name. One of my many, many favorite Dolly songs. As a matter of fact, every time I see wildflowers, I think of her. They have so much in common. They both thrive in the Mountains, are very...
by Tammy Rose | Jan 6, 2019 | Places to see and people to meet
If you live in West Virginia, chances are you familiar with the tale of the Hatfields and McCoys. In 1875, a feud erupted between rival families of Devil Anse Hatfield and Ol’ Randall McCoy. A bloody quarrel took place 144 years ago and it remains a cornerstone...
by Tammy Rose | Jan 5, 2019 | Places to see and people to meet
With a New Year comes new possibilities for adventures in wild-n-wonderful West Virginia! Whether its delicious food, paranormal legends or a nature’s beauty that you fancy, this West Virginia bucket list has it all. 1. Canaan Valley Resort Since old man winter...
by Tammy Rose | Jan 1, 2019 | Places to see and people to meet
West Virginian Artisan Makes Glass Masterpieces Growing up in Appalachia Ron Hinkle learned at an early age the importance of being able to create essential items. Those early lessons sparked a desire in him to create unique pieces. Then he began working with glass as...
by Timothy Burkhardt | Dec 6, 2018 | History and Culture, Places to see and people to meet
Learning About Invasive Species for National Take a Hike Day Grab your water bottle and a bag of granola, National Take a Hike Day is just around the bend! Celebrated annually on November 17th, Take a Hike Day is a dedicated to exploring the great American...
