What started as a small gathering of crafters and musicians more than 25 years ago has grown into one of West Virginia's finest festivals–the Stonewall Jackson Heritage Arts and Crafts Jubilee.

This exciting 4-day event is held over Labor Day weekend near Weston at Jackson's Mill, the boyhood home of famous Confederate Civil War General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. You can park for free at the local airstrip, then ride on a tractor-pulled hay wagon to the main festival area. Read the rest of this entry »

For an enjoyable ride through the West Virginia mountains, hop a train at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park.

Once used for logging, rare geared Shay locomotives now pull open passenger cars through switchbacks, steep grades and unspoiled wilderness to Whittaker Station, a restored 1940s logging camp. Read the rest of this entry »

For some of the most breathtaking views in the East, you can't beat the New River Gorge in the heart of southern West Virginia.

The New River–actually one of the oldest rivers in the world–flows north from North Carolina. Over the eons, it has carved its way through the Appalachian Mountains, creating a gorge so deep and majestic, it's often called the "Grand Canyon of the East". Read the rest of this entry »

My family's favorite fall getaway is Pocahontas County, tucked in the rugged mountains of east-central West Virginia. It's packed with beautiful scenery, historic attractions and virtually unlimited recreational opportunities. There's something for everyone!