Wild, Wonderful West Virginia

I wasn’t born in West Virginia, but I got here as soon as I could. Filled with preternaturally beautiful forests, wild rivers and streams, and majestic hills and mountains, there’s nothing like it. Here you’ll find places you’ll want to go, things you’ll want to do, and love for this wild, wonderful state.

A few of my favorite daytripping stories:

Black Walnut Festival 2007
Black Walnut Festival 2008
Seneca State Forest/Cass Scenic Railroad
Blenko Glass Factory
Winterplace Ski Resort
Dolly Sods

Mountain State Art & Craft Fair 2008
Seneca Rocks
Babcock State Park
New River Bridge
Robey Theatre (Spencer, WV)
Blackwater Falls State Park & Monongahela National Forest

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Nov 3, 2009 - It’s Not Just a Road, It’s an Adventure
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Suzanne McMinn

"It was a cold wintry day when I brought my children to live in rural West Virginia. The farmhouse was one hundred years old, there was already snow on the ground, and the heat was sparse-—as was the insulation. The floors weren’t even, either. My then-twelve-year-old son walked in the door and said, “You’ve brought us to this slanted little house to die." Keep reading our story....

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What are you crafting today?
by Pete on November 4, 2009
Oreo Truffles
by Pete on November 4, 2009
Canned Apple Pie Filling
by Pete on November 4, 2009
Jibber Jabbin'
by WV_Hills on November 3, 2009
Lecithin...I can't find it!
by WV_Hills on November 3, 2009

October 2009
"Showers and a glimpse of snow, like Cassandra, portents show. While the hills are clothed in glory, and the rain is summer-warm, winter whispers its same old story: Soon enough, the storm!"

Tuesday, Nov 3

Fair

Currently: 36˚ F

Feels Like: 36˚ F

Hi: N/A˚, Lo: 27˚

Fair

Walton, WV current conditions via weather.com

I’m soooooo jealous. We go to Green Ridge to find something like that…. i’d love it if that were my driveway! - Dawn on It’s Not Just a Road, It’s an Adventure
i voted for you. woohoo. i hope you win. - sarah w on It’s Not Just a Road, It’s an Adventure
This lil donkey is jdarling!! I have wanted on (or2) for years. I would be interested in a blog from you on how to buy/feed/care for a miniture... - Susie Trial on Poky’s Little Backpack
Boy, can I relate to that video. We have about the same amount of dirt road to travel, minus the creeks, thankfully.... - Jennifer Robin on It’s Not Just a Road, It’s an Adventure
Good Morning Good Afternon and Good Evening! I love comments therefor I leave comments! Thanks for the ride! Way fun! HAve a... - Sharee on It’s Not Just a Road, It’s an Adventure
Pokey’s back must be so nice and toasty warm! She’s a good little girl to let the chickens hang out on her like that. Few more... - Camille on Poky’s Little Backpack
Just wanted to comment that I wanted to copy the hamburger/hotdog bun recipe (not the pictures) but I can’t... - YayaOrchid on It’s Not Just a Road, It’s an Adventure
Hello Suzanne, do you know about this contest? I think with your photos and writing talent you could do something here.... - Barbee' on It’s Not Just a Road, It’s an Adventure
Just too cute for words!!! - Jeanette on Poky’s Little Backpack
That is the funniest thing! Pocahontas really must not mind it (and I love the nickname Poky) or she would have reacted fast and hard to remove... - Nancy in Iowa on Poky’s Little Backpack

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