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Take It Easy with These Soft Adventures this Spring

Escape to the Mountain State this spring and experience the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. Witness Almost Heaven’s natural

Road Trip From One National Park to Another in West Virginia

Traveling West Virginia’s iconic country roads during the spring is an experience you can’t find elsewhere. Mountain ridges and rolling

Plan Ahead: The Ultimate 2022 Vacation Bucket List

Are you coming into the new year with a slew of vacation days burning a hole in your pocket? Or

Fall Foliage Road Trip: U.S. Route 50

Mid-Ohio Valley Sights Rounding out a beautiful fall season in Almost Heaven, our final fall foliage report is guiding us

Fall Foliage Road Trip: U.S. 250 to W.Va. 88

Northern Panhandle Must-Visits With later than normal peak color arriving in the Mountain State, beautiful fall foliage remains in several

Fall Foliage Road Trip: W.Va. Route 310

Shifting Hues & Historic Views Due to a warmer than usual fall, color has been slower to peak in West

Fall Foliage Road Trip: W.Va. Routes 15 East and 20 North

Waterfalls Views & Serene Waterways This week in Almost Heaven, more and more color is creeping across the state. While

Fall Foliage Road Trip: Midland Trail & Country Route 11

Iconic Views & Breathtaking Overlooks This week in Almost Heaven, we are beginning to see vibrant color spread across the

Road Trips on I-77: Mountain Lakes

The Mountain Lakes Region of West Virginia, while being the portion of the state with the smallest population, is in

Road Trips from Pittsburgh: Mountaineer Country

The Mountaineer Country Region of West Virginia is a lively and beautiful area filled with scenic attractions, fine dining, ample

Road Trips from Washington D.C.: Eastern Panhandle

The Eastern Panhandle is home to approximately 6% of the state’s population – offering the perfect serene getaway. One of

Road Trips from Kentucky – Hatfield-McCoy Mountains

The Hatfield-McCoy Mountains are a place with extensive history and ample outdoor recreation. This region was named after the infamous

Road Trips from Washington D.C.: Potomac Highlands

The Potomac Highlands, located in the eastern portion of West Virginia, provides roughly 2,722 square miles of breathtaking mountain views

7 Steps and Tips for Stargazing

Named the most under-the-radar stargazing destination in the United States, a trip to West Virginia is sure to be one

Fall Foliage Road Trip: Route 24 to U.S. 219

Majestic Summits & Mountain Towns This week, the foliage in the higher elevations of West Virginia will be reaching peak

Our Official Fall 2021 Bucket List

The time we have all been waiting for is almost upon us—fall in Almost Heaven is near. The crunch of

Take the long way home: Springtime Scenic Drives

Springtime gifts West Virginia with lush-green forests, brightly-colored wildflowers and the sweet-smelling aroma of new beginnings. Immerse yourself in all

These 3 WV Towns are officially the South’s Best

Awarded each year by Southern Living, the South’s Best Awards are an annual tradition. Coming off of a challenging year,

Mountain State, Spring Break: Plan the perfect WV getaway

With unmatched beauty, exquisite dining and one-of-a-kind people, Almost Heaven is certainly the place to spend your spring break. To

10 Adventure Destinations for your Fall Bucket List

Hoping to make this the year you hit all of those iconic fall locations in #AlmostHeaven? Use this list as

Enjoy Leaf Peeping Throughout Fall in Almost Heaven

One of the more unique features of West Virginia is its wide range of elevation. Depending on your destination, you

A Quick Trip in the Metro Valley: Experience History, Culture and So Much More

Cityscapes, unique stops, shops, small town charm and so much more await in Almost Heaven’s Metro Valley region. Home to

The perfect fall day in West Virginia

Apple cider. Pumpkin carving. Corn mazes. Bonfires. Fall is one of the best times of the year, and there’s no

Take a driving tour of this fierce, famous family feud

A stolen pig. Ill-fated lovers. Fights and killings. It’s the stuff of legend, but it’s all true. Hop on an

3 holiday road trips to make gift shopping exciting

Mine the mountains for handcrafted gifts! Only Santa could fly through all of West Virginia, but these road trips hit

5 ways to explore fall in leaf-peeping central

If you want the perfect Instagram-worthy fall photo, head to the rolling forests of scenic West Virginia. Where in the

The great mountain RV camping tour

The thing about traveling by RV in West Virginia is that there is so much to see! Unless you’re living

4 Unexpected Finds Along WV’s Country Roads

We all know the song that leads our Almost Heaven dreaming, a familiar tune celebrating 50 years of success in

4 best spring wildflower events in the Mountain State

  Each spring, the ridgelines and shrouded forests in the Mountain State become a kaleidoscope of bursting blooms. There are

7 must-see stops on the Civil War Trail

The story of West Virginia tells us much about our nation’s most definitive war. Originally a part of Virginia’s Old

These 7 near-forgotten modes of transportation will whisk you away on a wondrous journey

While many old rail lines in West Virginia have been re-purposed into rail trails, a few of the vintage cars

4 best scenic mountain road trips

There is no better way to explore West Virginia than our winding, curvy mountain roads. Whether you’re on 4 wheels