In the middle of no where, a little State Park called Little Beaver State Park offers you a wonderful opportunity to find a peaceful place to relax and enjoy the smell of a slice of heaven on earth. At the entrance to the park, they have this wonderful dam with the sound of the water rushing down the stream. It […]
North Bend State Park is a great way to get back to nature and get away from the big city. The park has several different areas which to discover your perfect place to relax. One area of the park has this beautiful view with a boat launch and a little area for fishing. It does not have picnic tables or […]
Cooper Rock State Forest is a great little place that has lots of hikes, camping, white water rafting, rock climbing, Henry Clay Furnace, extraordinary views, rocks that have incredible colors, and just an overall nice place to spend a day or a few day camping. In the winter, they have cross country ski trails. Located just outside of Morgantown, WV. […]
Valley Falls State Park is located about near Fairmont, West Virginia. This park is a hikers dream! It has several hikes available on every level of the the valley and for every skill level. As you enter the park, you go down into the valley. The road is steep with the tree coverage ensuring that you will not see the […]
Prickett Fort Prickett Fort was not a military fort but rather a fort for settlers around the area came when Native Americans threatening to attack. Built in 1774, by Captain Jacob Prickett it held a meeting house, a storehouse, and 14 tiny cabins in 12 foot high log walls and a blockhouse in each corner. Location: Near Fairmont, West Virginia. Take […]
On to the right, as you enter Coopers Rock State Forest, a road will take you to the trail head of Clay Furnace Trail. At the top, it has a nice parking area with a picnic area. The hike is about a mile down and a mile back. The first part of the trail has a bit of a grade […]
I love to hike and I am not afraid of the humans that I meet but the animals. After all, I am invading their home. I try to leave only my footprints and not upset their homes so I stay on the trail when ever possible. But look what I found on the trail. I am not sure what kind […]
Along I-79 in West Virginia above exit 137 is the Veterans Memorial Bridge. It looks new and it is pretty with flags one each side. If you take exit 137, then the visitor center is right off the South bound exit and over the bridge for the North bound exit. It looks like an old fort. I did not have […]
Listening to John Denver’s love song to West Virginia, “Take Me Home, Country Roads” and driving in West Virginia is just like heaven. A true happiness burst through from your soul. No matter what the season as you enter West Virginia the sign says, “Welcome to West Virginia-Wild and Wonderful”. It is a wonderful state if you are looking for […]