RV there yet? Our summer issue will make you a happy camper! With more than 230 places you can visit in West Virginia, this issue will have you packing your bags and hitting the open road! You’ll enjoy our guide to camping, discover new places to cool down with delicious ice cream concoctions, and celebrate the return of the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta. You’ll also get to meet our 2023 Incredible Kids!
Features
Here’s the Scoop
When temperatures rise, we dream of ice cream. Beat the heat at one—or all—of our favorite 50 ice cream parlors around the state, boasting piled-high cones, indulgent milkshakes, and irresistible one-of-a-kind creations.
You Gotta Regatta!
Charleston’s favorite event is back and bigger than ever in 2023.
Be a Happy Camper
Life is better around a campfire.
Incredible Kids
The kids in West Virginia are many things: tough, kind, thoughtful, Industrious, awe-inspiring. Meet some shining examples.
Editor’s Letter
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Something New
Morgantown Adventure Outfitters is making outdoor recreation in Morgantown that much easier.
Sustainability
Solar Holler is innovating for the future.
This
Berkeley Springs has a history of healing, and a salt cave is its latest new option.
Event
The Men’s Continental Volleyball Championship comes to Charleston.
This Matters
This hidden stone face in the New River Gorge is drawing visitors from all over.
This
Hometown Dine, explore, and stay in Sutton.
Reads
We’ve got a collection of new and familiar tales that you and your kids will love.
Shop
Find the beauty you’re looking for on the shelves of V.C. Wares in Wheeling.
Sound
Mountain Stage continues to thrive as it celebrates 40 years on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
Town
Modern-day Harpers Ferry has much more than its impressive history to offer to visitors.
The Garden Path
Don’t miss your chance to admire the acclaimed gardens of Bluefield.
EVENT
The World Association of Marching Show Bands will be in Upshur County this summer for its world championship competition.
Power Partners
The Straders share a love of and passion for marketing the state.
A Ride
Adena Joy is making the New River Gorge accessible.
taste
Libations
Two years in, Devil’s Due Distillery is growing distribution and having fun.
Restaurant
Picnic, an outdoor taco counter in Thomas that started during COVID-19, expands with indoor seating.
Restaurant
South Texas Barbeque is a Weston gem.
Maker
After nearly a century of farming fun, Gritt’s Farm continues to wow.
Statewide Dining Guide
Discover new places to eat around the state.
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In Lovely Spaces
Pies & Pints founder Kimberly Shingledecker shares her home overlooking the New River Gorge.
Creatively
Perris Reed’s Market on Main offers handcrafted goods and homespun community spirit.
Outdoors
Heritage Farm’s new two-wheeled adventure park.
In Hinton
If you visit this Summers County sleeping beauty, you just might want to stay.
Come Home to WV
Valerie Guido Bailey on coming home to dance in West Virginia.
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