Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple! When Lisa Allen was a child, she often visited the factory where her grandfather worked. “I can still remember walking in and smelling the sweet smell of the frozen treats they were making,” she says. “When I walk into the factory today, I sometimes feel that wave of nostalgia hit me.” Ziegenfelder began as…
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For a taste of Switzerland, visit the charming community of Helvetia, tucked into the hills of Randolph County. Hidden in the Randolph County hills is a tiny unincorporated area called Helvetia—a place with less than 60 people according to the U.S. Census, but enough heart and creativity to fill any big city. Well off the beaten path, this rural community’s…
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The past is preserved in this Eastern Panhandle village, which celebrates 225 years this year. Less than two hours from the hustle and bustle of Washington, D.C., is a sleepy town frozen in time. Over the past decade, much of Berkeley County and the Eastern Panhandle has grown with residents and businesses, but in the middle of it all sits…
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Discover all of the amazing things to do in Mountaineer Country.
West Virginia tree farmers keep tradition alive—one evergreen at a time. Every year around this time, thousands of West Virginians bundle up to hike the hills before they deck the halls. Whether you find your perfect Christmas tree as part of an all-day adventure in the woods or on a quick detour at a local tree lot, there are dozens…
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