See. Gauley River Experience world-class whitewater rafting during Gauley Season, with dam releases from Summersville Lake. Sweet’s Falls Witness the legendary 14-foot waterfall, a thrilling finale on the Upper Gauley River. Katherine Johnson Statue Honor the NASA mathematician at West Virginia State University, celebrating her contributions to the Space Race. Bear Rocks Preserve Explore this unique Appalachian landscape with broad sandstone outcrops and stunning views of the Allegheny Front. New River Gorge National Park & Preserve Visit one of the East Coast's most spectacular backdrops for whitewater rafting and hiking. Seneca Skyway Drive this scenic route through towering rock spires and charming small towns. Greenbrier River Trail Cycle along this 78-mile rail trail through lush forests and wildlife habitats.
Eat. Bavarian Inn Savor German cuisine at this long-standing Shepherdstown fixture, with Alpine-style chalets overlooking the Potomac River. True Treats Visit this unique candy shop in Harpers Ferry, which doubles as an edible timeline of candy history.
Stay. Koolwink Motel Stay at this family-owned retro motel in Romney, offering charming roadside Americana. Four Fillies Lodge Choose from antique cabins, glamping pods, or treehouses on this wooded estate near the Virginia border. The Greenbrier Experience this National Historic Landmark hotel in the Allegheny Mountains, now an adventure hub.
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The Katherine Johnson Statue at West Virginia State University (WVSU) honors the legendary NASA mathematician whose brilliant calculations launched America into orbit. Unveiled on August 25, 2018—the eve of her 100th birthday—this life-sized bronze monument stands proudly at her alma mater to ensure her contributions to the Space Race are "no longer hidden". Katherine Johnson was one of the cri…
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Perched more than 4,000 feet above sea level at the northern edge of Dolly Sods, Bear Rocks is one of the most unusual landscapes in the Appalachian Mountains. Its broad sandstone outcrops overlook the Allegheny Front, while stunted red spruce, blueberry and huckleberry heath, and open barrens create an ecosystem more commonly associated with Canada than West Virginia. The combination of elevat…
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Long before boutique “retro” hotels became fashionable, the Koolwink Motel was serving up charming roadside Americana in small-town West Virginia. Opened in 1936 as the Koolwink Tourist Home, the property started off renting rooms in a family residence, as well as a pair of cottages for motorists exploring what is now U.S. Route 50. When married couple Wallace and Pauline Mauk purchased the bus…
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After nearly 50 years, the Bavarian Inn has become a beloved fixture in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. In the spring of 1977, the Munich-born chef Erwin Asam and his English wife, Carol, from Sheffield, purchased the former Greystone Manor. They had previously run the Piccadilly Restaurant in the capital, but hoped to open something smaller and more personal: a restaurant serving food from Erwin…
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With lush forests, dramatic waterfalls, and unparalleled mountain vistas, West Virginia rewards those who make the time to take in the views—with no shortage of accommodations designed to help visitors do just that. Across the state’s small towns and mountain valleys, these lodgings turn an overnight stop into the heart of the journey. Bunk down in whimsical cabins and treetop hideaways, pitch…
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Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and all major podcast apps. Kelly McEvers: Today we’re going to talk about a candy store in Harpers Ferry , West Virginia . And about how candy stores have always played a big role in the town’s history. Back in the 1840s, a German immigrant named Frederick Roeder set up a little sweet shop in Harpers Ferry. He sold cakes, candies, and pies and…
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