The oldest town in West Virginia invites visitors to explore arts, history, and hometown hospitality.
Recent Stories from the Magazine
Living in Ripley
Patriotism and reinvention reign in this Norman Rockwell-esque town.
Acres of Heritage
With more than 500 acres of beautiful land, restored log buildings, and six museums, Huntington’s Heritage Farm Museum and Village celebrates Appalachian roots.
Popsicles!
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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Travel to Helvetia
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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