Taking a Vacation in West Virginia: Almost Heaven

I have spent the past three years hiking and taking pictures all over the mountains of West Virginia, and I am completely amazed at the beauty and tranquility that the state has to offer.

If you are looking for a place to take a vacation and would like to step back in time about 10 years, you should consider the country getaway of West Virginia. As you can see on my site http://www.ForestWander.com there are hundreds of unique pictures of some of the most remote areas in the state. From small Country Churches to the high Mountain ranges of Dolly Sods wilderness we have been all over.

West Virginia has a lot of accommodations for the weary traveler. Vacation rental homes, log cabins and cottages are scattered throughout the state in various parks and recreation areas. There are also some of the most wonderful campgrounds you could find anywhere in the national and state parks. You can find detailed maps on the state of West Virginia website, but I have found a better more thorough and organized resource at The West Virginia Highlands Conservancy website. These maps can be printed on large scales and used for GPS positioning and tracking.

If you are trying to think of a good place to take a vacation you should consider West Virginia. The people here are friendly and helpful, and you are sure to feel as if you have been somewhere special when you go back home. You may even be like me and decide to move here! It is by far the most secluded vacation getaway that you can find on the east cost which is not too far from the metropolis areas of New York, Philadelphia, Columbus and Washington D.C. so you can drive here in a matter of hours and save a lot of money on your vacation. That money can be spent on other things such as souvenirs or accommodations. It is really amazing how some places still do business in West Virginia. Some places still trust you to check yourself in at the country motel and offer a real home cooked country meal.

It is no wonder why they call West Virginia almost heaven. When you take the time to plan your trip and go to the mountainous areas of the Monongahela Forest you will see why it is such a special place. Not many people care for the Charleston area or other city areas of West Virginia for vacationing and rightly so. Charleston and other cities in West Virginia are busy areas just like other states. But the real seclusion and family retreats are in the mountainous areas that I have traveled and taken nature pictures.

Make Sure to visit all of my sites to see Nature Pictures throughout West Virginia

Forest Wander Nature Photography

Forest Waterfalls Photography

Forest Creeks Photography

Forest Wildlife Photography

Forest Photo Art Nature Photography