Both West Virginia's nickname, the Mountain State, and the logo on road signs, "Wild, Wonderful," tell you you've come to a place of natural beauty with plenty of outdoor activities. read more
Charleston, West Virginia, has a lot of recreation options for travelers who enjoy activities and adventure. Charleston offers several golf courses, ice skating, whitewater rafting, kayaking, trails along the river, several parks and skiing during winter. According to the Charleston Visitors Bureau, the city also offers 34 hotels throughout the city. read more
Charleston, West Virginia, is the state capitol and a city which offers visitors the best of both worlds. Its combination of urban resources and plenty of activities for the outdoors enthusiast make it one of the most popular stops in the Southeast. Guests have plenty of lodging to chose from and will be treated with small-town hospitality so well known to… read more
West Virginia maintains 35 state parks, all of which provide opportunities for visitors to enjoy outdoor recreation. In addition to protected forests, many of West Virginia's state parks are situated around lakes, making them ideal destinations for outdoor enthusiasts who want to partake in aquatic sport and leisure activities. read more
Crawley is a small West Virginia town rich in Civil War history. The area also offers plenty of outdoor activities such as canoeing, biking, hiking and hunting. Guests can also enjoy spelunking at Lost World Cavers, which is about a 20 minute drive away. Although there are no hotels or motels in Crawley, visitors can find inexpensive accommodations in Lewisb… read more
If your planning a hike in the Blue Ridge mountains or just enjoying some of the wonderful hunting and fishing the West Virginia has to offer, bringing your pets along for the trip can be a wonderful way to add enjoyment to the experie… read more
Emmitsburg, Maryland, is a small community situated near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and the West Virginia state line. The National Fallen FireFighter's Memorial is in Emmitsburg. There are several national parks in the region, including… read more
Fishersville is located in the north west part of Virginia close to the West Virginia state line. The town has a population of just under 5,000 residents according to the 2000 census report. Fishersville sits in the the Shenandoah Vall… read more
The State of West Virginia remains largely undeveloped with over 75 percent of its land covered by forests. This creates an adventurous landscape for outdoor enthusiasts to hike the Appalachian Mountains, boat down quiet rivers and exp… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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