West Virginia Deserves a Better Reputation
Think you really know West Virginia? It's home to the New River Gorge National Park - with views that could outshine your drone footage any day, pepperoni rolls that you'll have to devour to appreciate, and whitewater rapids that are almost as lively and fun as the unique small towns that populate the state. Let's run through the facts, stats, and local specialties that showcase what makes West Virginia's country roads so legendary.
Hannah, Our Local Expert Guiding Your Move
Hannah is a born and raised West Virginian who briefly tested life across state lines before realizing the pull of the hills is undefeated. She has lived in both northern and south central West Virginia, moved more times than she can count during college, and knows Charleston well enough to give directions using landmarks instead of street names. She writes fiction, spins yarn into sweaters, drinks Charleston coffee like its a personality trait, and somehow keeps four pets fed. Editing West Virginia guides comes naturally when you know the people shine... even when the sun does not.
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Locals Know Best
Keep your tires full of air and beware of rough roads, especially if you plan to travel West Virginia county routes. You don't want to hit a pothole and get a flat on a one-lane or narrow road, especially at night!
— Hannah Wyatt
West Virginia Local Expert
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