"West Virginia: Back Roads and Byways" West Virginia by Stephen-KarenConn

West Virginia Travel Guide: 1,036 reviews and 2,689 photos

Country Roads, Take Me Home.... - West Virginia

Almost Heaven!

Wild Wonderful West Virginia

West Virginia is without doubt one of the most overlooked and under-rated states in America. It is a southern state that reaches into the North, and an eastern state that touches the Midwest. Formed out of the state of Virginia, during the Civil War, West Virginia is a rugged land of mountains, rivers, and hardy independent-minded people.

Welcome to West Virginia

With fewer than two million people, West Virginia is one of the less populated states. However, locals jokingly say that if you could iron out the rugged terrain it would spread out as big as Texas. I lived in West Virginia for a year when I was in my twenties and fell in love with the state then. I've returned for visits many times since living there and it remains one of my favorite corners of America.

Intro Updated Jul 30, 2006
Add to Trip Planner (?)
Report Abuse

Reviews (10)

West Virginia Welcome Center - West Virginia

West Virginia Welcome Center Things to Do (5)

coming... more travel advice

West Virginia State Wildlife Center Things to Do (5)

At the West Virginia State Wildlife Center visitors may see on exhibit many of the animals (mammals, birds, and... more travel advice

West Virginia Flag beneath the American Flag - West Virginia

West Virginia State Flag Favorites (3)

The West Virginia State Flag is a white field bordered in dark blue. In the center of the field is displayed the state... more travel advice

West Virginia State Flower: ... Favorites (3)

The West Virginia State Flower is the Rhododendron (Rhododendron Maximum), one of the most elegant and showy of all... more travel advice

Off The Beaten Path (2)
See All Nancy Hanks Memorial

Been to West Virginia?
Share your travels with the world!

Comments (6)

Reply
- Report abuse
agapotravel Dec 27, 2007 at 8:10 AM

Gorgeous picture of Blackwater Creek Falls! We're going to try to see it soon since it's practically in our backyard. :-)
Reply
- Report abuse
kevanrijn Feb 7, 2007 at 8:37 PM

Cathedral State Park is one of my favorites. It's the only stand of mixed virgin timber left in West Virginia. Going here really is almost a religious experience.
Reply
- Report abuse
johanl Aug 13, 2006 at 12:20 AM

excellent mixture between history and nature. I liked WV a lot. Beautiful nature and so calm.
Reply
- Report abuse
goingsolo Jul 29, 2006 at 6:20 PM

This is truly a much overlooked state. As always, you've captured it beautifully. Moving description of the Nancy Hanks memorial. I visited Lincoln's birthplace in KY. Another out of the way place, but well staffed and fairly crowded. A bit ironic.
Reply
- Report abuse
windsorgirl Jul 27, 2006 at 4:04 PM

Well that waterfall photo has to be one of the best photos I've seen on VT. What a great composition with the flowers in the foreground! West Virginia looks beautiful, enjoy your visit to Waterton.
Reply
- Report abuse
deecat Jul 5, 2006 at 7:55 AM

The two songs, the spectacular photographs, and your descriptive narratives all make for excellent reading, dreaming, wishing. Thanks for the serene escape.