Tag: West Virginia

Founded in 1778, the iconic Greenbrier resort is no stranger to famous guests. Captains of industry, professional athletes, even American presidents have dropped their bags in front of the massive, Georgian-style hotel. But even if a guest’s name isn’t of the household variety, lead doorman Dale Mann won’t forget it.

After years of working in kitchens in Florida, New York, Asheville, and Napa Valley, Chef Paul Smith returned home to the hills of West Virginia in 2020. “I absolutely love it,” he says. “The people are fantastic. The hospitality is Appalachian. We’ve never met a stranger.”

From the skunk ape to the lizard man, these curious destinations offer a look at some of the region's legendary homegrown horrors.

Discover knockout scenery, abundant outdoor activities, and a trove of cultural offerings along forested ridges and folds of the Allegheny Mountains.

As much as we love the South's quintessential clapboard churches and stately mansions, our appreciation of Southern architecture extends beyond the classics. We‘ve combed the region for noteworthy structures, from historical masterpieces like Thomas Jefferson‘s Palladian Monticello to modern marvels like the breezy, zero-energy McDonald‘s Florida flagship (yes, McDonald’s).

West Virginia is doling out $12,000 and free outdoor adventures to remote workers willing to move there for two years. Meet some of the folks who’ve gone for it. 

Suspended 876 feet above a mighty Appalachian canyon, the New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville, West Virginia, is a man-made marvel inside America’s newest national park.

Just three and a half hours northeast of Atlanta, Cataloochee is ideal for a weekend trip. Sixteen slopes cater to a mix of skill levels, indicated by names such as “Upper...