West Virginia is a beautifully bucolic state to visit any time of year. But there’s just something even more magical about coming here during the leaf-peeping season of autumn. Living up to the long-familiar tourism motto and reputation of being “Almost Heaven,” it’s no wonder that countless folks flock here to experience the charming and … Continue reading Thanksgiving Dinner in West Virginia State Parks
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The Surprisingly Local Origins of Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving less than a week away, folks everywhere are already caught up in making elaborate plans to enjoy a hearty holiday feast in the company of loved ones. That is, after all, the way most people think of the first Thanksgiving on American soil as having played out. Except, it was a 1621 gathering … Continue reading The Surprisingly Local Origins of Thanksgiving