Jet-setting around the country for your job rather than being stuck in the same office day after day might seem like a dream come true, but business travel is no vacation. On top of the stress of the usual work day lies the stress of travel itself—planning and preparing for the trip, the hours lost in the car or waiting in airports, jet lag and the countless hours spent away from the people you love.
There comes a point when we all need to unplug from the stresses of daily life and recharge with nature. West Virginia is in no short supply of fresh air, physical activities or beautiful overlooks. All around the state, locals and guests access the state’s overlooks that put on display the natural beauty of the Mountain State and in doing so find respite from the challenges of work and family. Whether you come by car, train or foot, come see why we call West Virginia Almost Heaven.
Whether you’re planning a meeting, conference or corporate retreat, it’s time to bypass the traditional conference space and put a little wild and wonderful in your agenda. Make your next event an event your co-workers will never forget by booking space at one of West Virginia’s unique conference spaces. Regardless of size or requirement, there’s something for every company event in the Mountain State.
Droop Mountain Battlefield in Pocahontas County was purchased by the West Virginia Game and Fish Commission to be the site of West Virginia’s first state park in 1928. Ever since, West Virginians and tourists alike have been enjoying the natural beauty and serenity of the more than 30 state parks that call the Mountain State home. In addition to the tranquil atmosphere and breathtaking views, West Virginia’s natural wonders also offer thrills and activities for every level of adventurer. From trails and waterfalls to wildlife and recreation, these wild and wonderful activities will keep visitors coming back for more year after year.
In every corner of West Virginia, team building opportunities present themselves through the state’s unique recreational activities and resorts, offering groups of all sizes the chance to bond in new ways. While team building is not a new science within the public and private sectors, the industry has grown exponentially over the last decade because of the popularity of these activities as an effective method to increase staff camaraderie and cooperation.
Beyond its beautiful mountains and breathtaking overlooks, West Virginia is home to something a bit more ominous—a variety of haunts said to make the hair stand up on the necks of even the staunchest skeptics. Whether or not you believe in the supernatural, the dark history of these locations is undeniable, and it is that history and notoriety that keep natives and tourists alike coming back for more. From the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum’s rumored mistreatment of patients to the West Virginia State Penitentiary’s long line of violent offenders and the trail of mysterious deaths at Lake Shawnee Amusement Park, these sinister locations add a fresh take on the Mountain State’s unique tourism industry.