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Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine

When I was growing up in the Beckley area, the city had a kinda catchy slogan: "The city with a…

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Beckley, West Virginia: King Tut Drive-In – Best Pizza In Town?

DISCLAIMER: Before you read any further, you should know, the next few pages are going to be a bit more…

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Talcott, West Virginia: Home of the John Henry Legend

I have a special connection with Talcott, West Virginia.  My father was born and spent his early years growing up…

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Alderson, West Virginia

Alderson is a town split in two by the Greenbrier River.  It also straddles two counties: Greenbrier County on the…

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Herns Mill Bridge, near Lewisburg, WV

If you stay away from Interstate 64, and instead decide to follow US 60 westward from Lewisburg, you'll enjoy a…

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Lewisburg, West Virginia

Lewisburg is probably everything you'd imagine the perfect small town to be.  It's full of history, packed with restaurants and…

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Hillsboro: Pearl Buck Birthplace, and Renick, WV

If you're a fan of Pulitzer and Nobel-prize winning author Pearl S. Buck, you'll want to stop for a minute…

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Falls of Hills Creek Scenic Area

The more effort you put into discovering Falls of Hills Creek, the better discoveries you'll make.  There are three waterfalls…

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Highland Scenic Highway: WV Route 150, Cranberry Glades

The Highland Scenic Highway lives up to its name: for most of the 43 mile route, you'll feel like you're…

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Slatyfork, West Virginia: Sharp’s Country Store

Slatyfork, West Virginia is nothing more than a wide spot in the road, along US 219.  But you will want…

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