December Insta-greats

December in the Mountain State was a wild ride, and nothing short of wonderful! You’ve managed to capture and share all kinds of moments, from exhilarating biking trails to quiet reflections at local coffee shops.

Christmas at the Capitol

Christmas at the Capitol 2016. #cwv #christmas #gotowv #wv

A photo posted by danthorn_ (@danthorn_) on Dec 6, 2016 at 5:36pm PST

Dolly Sods wandering

💙🤗❄️ SCAs in the wild. #DollySods #GoToWV

A photo posted by Samantha (@szwv) on Dec 7, 2016 at 4:26pm PST

Slopes before the snow settles in for the winter season!

Soon this will be covered in snow and ski tracks. #winterishere #winter #canaanvalley #tuckercounty #westvirginia #gotowv #almostheaven #wildandwonderful #lifeonhigh #montanisemperliberi #nature #gooutside #hikewv #appalachia #trees #hike #explore #baldknob

A photo posted by Liz Stout (@estout18) on Dec 8, 2016 at 6:18am PST

Wild, wonderful and wide-open skies

This was just too amazing not to share! Beautiful sunset in West Virginia! . . . . #skyporn #cloudporn #sunsetsgram #gotowv #wvproud #westvirgina #wv_igers #igers_of_wv #instasky

A photo posted by Karyn (@pintsizedbaker) on Dec 8, 2016 at 6:56pm PST

A cheery facade at the Marion County Visitor Center

It's the holiday season at the Marion County Visitors Center. #marioncountywv #allaroundmorgantown #christmastimeinwv #fairmontwv #gotowv

A photo posted by Patrick Conrad (@patrick_conrad) on Dec 9, 2016 at 5:38am PST

Pups have a knack for pickin’ out great trees at the local market

'this the season! feeling extra festive with our assistant Mia 🎄 be sure code FREESHIP this weekend, and please contact me if you have concerns about delivery times!

A photo posted by katie robinson (@katierobinsondesigns) on Dec 10, 2016 at 5:28am PST

Cruising down Canaan’s frosty coated slopes

Join us tomorrow for Opening Day! $45 two day lift tickets and live music at Quenchers slope slide pub at 3PM. Book your room now with 30% off lodging on www.canaanresort.com #GoToWV

A photo posted by Canaan Valley Resort (@canaanresort) on Dec 9, 2016 at 7:28am PST

The bridge to Huntington puts on a dazzling display at night

Time Warped . As the world spins on its axis, stars encircle Polaris, the north star, above the East Huntington Bridge in West Virginia.

A photo posted by Jesse Thornton (@reflectioninapool) on Dec 17, 2016 at 5:58am PST

Rain or shine, Coopers Rock is worth the visit

How was everyone's weekend? It was cold, but many still explored! Cooper's Rock. #MorgantownWV #morgantown #WV #wvu #gotowv #nature #outdoors #wvlife #Appalachia #wanderlust #Appalachia #tourmorgantown Photo by: @bklinephoto To have us repost your photos, food, art or more use our #AllAroundMorgantown or simply tag us! High 5!🙋

A photo posted by AllAroundMorgantown (@allaroundmorgantown) on Dec 11, 2016 at 5:51am PST

Blackwater River with a touch of winter

The Snow Guide is out and so are we! The -17 windchill isn't that bad…plus it guarantees solitude on most trails!

A photo posted by Highland Outdoors (@highland_outdoors) on Dec 15, 2016 at 3:10pm PST

The Cheat River is wild, wonderful fishing heaven!

Hiked 9 miles through the mountains today and fished the Cheat River with @illgetthatbastardsomeday #cheatriver #highfalls #gotowv #westvirginia #randolphcounty #hike #browntrout #trout #fishing #brittanyspaniel

A photo posted by Mike (@tincherm31) on Dec 13, 2016 at 4:12pm PST

Now that’s a way to get some fresh mountain air!

Ski season is upon us, so why not cozy up in one of our comfortable beds? If you have a large group, just contact us to see what we can work out for you! Book your stay today at www.SkylineWV.com/lodging. #GoToWV #WV #VisitWV #WestVirginia #GhentWV #SkiWV #Skiing #Fun #Cozy #Comfortable #Winter #2017

A photo posted by Skyline Lodge, Pub & Grill (@skylinewv) on Dec 13, 2016 at 3:06pm PST

A mesmerizing icicle scene

#wvexplored #gotowv

A photo posted by JRW (@joelwads) on Dec 12, 2016 at 3:05pm PST

A run up Maryland Heights will always be worth the view!

We were really feeling the #altrarunning lone peak neoshell boots today! Perfect weather to put them to the test. Thanks to all the folks who came out to the demo #hike and enjoyed the #beautiful #snowy #trails with us! #tworiverstreads #runwalkhealth #gotowv

A photo posted by Two Rivers Treads (@tworiverstreads) on Dec 11, 2016 at 10:43am PST

Front Street Grocers in Thomas has your ski-trip essentials!

A few of my favorite spots #almostheaven #thomaswv #gotowv

A photo posted by Jen Brown (@jniferale) on Dec 30, 2016 at 12:58pm PST

Yes you can paddle in the winter – if you’ve got the guts!

🎶Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And days of auld lang syne? And days of auld lang syne, my dear, And days of auld lang syne. Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And days of auld lang syne? 🎶Auld Lang Syne #whitewater #kayaking #dbp4life #visittheville #fayettevillewv #westvirginia #GoToWV #igers_of_wv #wv_igers #illgrammers #agameoftones #NYE #nye2016 #searchingforsero #foundsero @astralfootwear @shred_ready_helmets @immersionresearch @watershed_drybags @effort_inc

A photo posted by Bradley D. Scott (@the_waine) on Dec 31, 2016 at 8:57pm PST

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