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Visiting the Exhibition Coal Mine in Beckley, WV

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Lauren Bassart Posted in Beckley, North America, USA, West Virginia 2 Comments

Are you a friend of coal? West Virginia is a state that highly supports the coal industry. Coal occurs in 53 out of their 55 counties and provides about 30,000 jobs in the state. You can’t go anywhere in the state without passing a vehicle with a “Friend of Coal” bumper sticker proudly emblazoned on the bumper. Wanting to get a little more familiar with coal and understand its place in West Virginia, Kenin and I decided to pay a little visit to the Exhibition Coal Mine in Beckley, and boy were we in for a lesson.

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Road Trip Planner for West Virginia Scenic Drives

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Kenin Bassart Posted in Great Drives and Car Pics, North America, Pocohontas - Snowshoe Region, Road Trip Planners, USA, West Virginia 10 Comments

The winding mountain passes and back country roads make West Virginia a perfect location to plan a scenic road trip. Whether you plan to tour through West Virginia on a motorcycle, car, or RV, you can spend days exploring the beautiful countryside as well as taking in some really neat cultural and historical sites. We spent some time based out of Snowshoe, WV and Pocahontas County and have put together this road trip planner for West Virginia scenic drives that is sure to satisfy your wanderlust.

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Watoga State Park – Paradise in Pocahontas County West Virginia

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Lauren Bassart Posted in Pocohontas - Snowshoe Region, West Virginia 5 Comments

Watoga State Park is found in the mountains of Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It is West Virginia’s largest State Park consisting of 10,100 acres of gorgeous scenery perfect for spending a day, a week, or even a few months. Watoga State Park is a true recreational gem in the heart of West Virginia and paradise in Pocahontas County.

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Riding the Log Train with the Cass Scenic Railroad in West Virginia

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Kenin Bassart Posted in Pocohontas - Snowshoe Region, Things To Do, USA, West Virginia 3 Comments

As I stood staring out into the woods that were rapidly passing by, I was hypnotized by the steady and rhythmic sound of the steam engine and the wheels chugging along on the steel tracks below. For a few moments I was transported, not back in time, but instead to a place that was timeless. A place where men spent their days above ground logging while their brethren spent long hours underground mining for the coal that fueled the beast that I was currently riding. You see I was riding the Cass Scenic Railroad through West Virginia reliving the life of those that came before me.

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The Haunted and Abandoned Lake Shawnee Amusement Park in West Virginia

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Kenin Bassart Posted in North America, Roadside Attractions, Things To Do, USA, West Virginia 28 Comments

The abandoned Lake Shawnee Amusement park has a long and sordid past that has lead many of its visitors to believe that the land it sits on is perpetually haunted. The park is normally closed to the public but it is occasionally opened for tours, paranormal investigations, and during October its annual “Dark Carnival”. We had the chance to take a rare look inside one of West Virginia’s most haunted attractions. Come along with us if you dare…

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