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We’ve established that West Virginia’s regional terrain makes it a premium pick for snow sports. Therefore, it shouldn’t be surprising to learn that it is the ultimate cold-weather destination in so many other ways, too. Even just a ride along the gleaming, shimmering snowy landscapes can be an enthralling and breathtaking experience. Furthermore, various locales … Continue reading Wildest Rides to Go on This Winter in West Virginia
Winter wonders never cease in West Virginia. That’s because the bucolic beauties of nature, ever-present here year-round, take on an even more amplified effect when the glistening snows move in. Not only does this enhance the area’s overall aesthetics in its redefinition as appealing eye candy, but it also creates some of the most ideal … Continue reading Why Winter Weather Lovers Love West Virginia
Beloved, timeless Christmas traditions can be found worldwide. As a younger nation settled by diverse immigrant populations of long ago, it comes as no surprise to discover that the United States has adopted many old-world cultural customs and traditions in how holidays are celebrated. These vary, however, by region and based on the origin of … Continue reading Recounting Old Appalachian Christmas Traditions and Superstitions
Summer heat may be cranking up, but there is a year-round winter-weathered destination not too far to travel to for those of us in the Mid-Atlantic region. It’s both literally and figuratively one of the coolest destinations to venture to—a naturally occurring “ice box” set in Hampshire County, West Virginia. I’m referring to Ice Mountain … Continue reading Ice Mountain Preserve—One of the Coolest Natural Wonders