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West Virginia Travel Journal

West Virginia Travel Journal

Whether you want to pick up a new hobby, explore popular destinations or just enjoy a long weekend, West Virginia has something for everyone. Check out this collection of stories for fun things to do around the Mountain State.

Blennerhassett Sternwheeler

State Parks a popular destination for bus tours
State Parks and Forests in the Mountain State offer a variety of lodging choices, from campgrounds and cabins to lodge rooms and cottages, all set in scenic locations with amenities designed to meet the daily needs of visitors.

The Greenbrier Classic

Greenbrier Classic golf tournament to begin July 26
The PGA TOUR’s Greenbrier Classic golf tournament is set for July 26 through Aug. 1 at the historic Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs.

Fayette, West Virginia

Fayette County welcomes Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) high-adventure base and national Scout jamboree come to Fayette County.

New River Gorge Bridge

A tame walk on the wild side
Bridge Walk tours, a cooperative venture between the West Virginia Division of Highways, the National Park Service and Bridge Walk, LLC, begins in the spring of 2010.

West Virginia Main Streets

Resolution 2010: Buying local supports West Virginia Main Streets
West Virginia’s historic downtowns offer specialty shops and galleries with local art, products and produce that make thoughtful gifts. Plus, each dollar you spend downtown is an investment in our state.

Dancing with Lou Maiuri

Dancing with Lou Maiuri
Maiuri is known across the country for his skills as a clogger, flatfooter and old-time mountain-style square dance caller.


The Battle of Lewisburg


State’s Civil War Sites Offer Educational and Economical Getaways

West Virginia is home to a variety of sites that allow visitors to see, hear, touch, smell and even taste Civil War history.