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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
Leaf-peeping season is the perfect time to take in the beauty of the lush, bucolic countryside via a scenic train ride excursion. And you can never go wrong when you ride the rails in style with a company that literally has “scenic” in its name. Credit: Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad The Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad … Continue reading All Aboard Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad!
Have you ever visited the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park? Originally established as a National Monument by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1961, the site was later added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1966 and officially designated a National Historical Park in 1971. Based primarily within the District of Columbia, … Continue reading Discovering Riley’s Lock and House at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Santa Claus is coming to town, and he’s coming by waterski. At least, that is the case in Old Town, Virginia, just as it’s been for almost four decades now. Credit: Waterskiing Santa Facebook Taking place tomorrow on Christmas Eve is the 39th Annual Waterskiing Santa Show. As the story goes, this much-beloved novelty tradition … Continue reading Santa Claus is Waterskiing to Town