A beloved horticultural oasis on the grounds of a wealthy family's former estate.

This red-eyed chrome beast pays homage to the popular modern myth of West Virginia's insectoid monster.

Thousands of jack o'lanterns light up Halloween at this historic West Virginia home.

America's post-nuclear-attack chambers of Congress.

Under some of the darkest skies east of the Mississippi, this park invites you to look up into the Milky Way.

West Virginia’s largest bog is home to rare carnivorous plants.

In 1952, a strange encounter in the woods of West Virginia led to the legend of a 10-foot-tall monster with glowing eyes and a distinctive style.

In 1869, Swiss and German immigrants settled in this small town in the mountains of West Virginia.

Near-constant high winds deform the trees on Spruce Knob, the highest point in West Virginia.

Spectacular mineral formations fill these caves, which have been used for everything from smoking meat to stashing illicit liquor.

A windswept sandstone overlook offers sweeping views across an ancient plateau.

Catch rising stars of Appalachia’s music scene before they make it big at this restaurant and community hub.

Climb the tallest remaining fire lookout tower in West Virginia for unparalleled views—if you dare.

A beautiful hidden gem in central West Virginia.

A local prank turned town icon.

Extraordinary objects lurk in this quintessential regional museum.

Despite violent work crews and massive delays this abandoned canal tunnel was built to last into the modern day.

A steel skeleton is all that exists of what is supposed to be a replica of Noah's Ark