Off the Beaten Path Road Trips
WRITTEN BY Nikki Bowman Mills, Pam Kasey & Devin Lacy
PHOTOGRAPHED BY Nikki Bowman Mills & Carla Witt Ford
Our country roads aren’t just a way to get somewhere—they are the destination. Every curve cuts through mountain history, every overlook tells a story, and every small town welcomes you like you’ve been gone too long. Whether you’re cruising past coal tipples or chasing sunsets over ridge lines, West Virginia’s country roads take you deep into the heart of Appalachia—where the journey sticks with you long after you’re home.