President & CEO, Mon Health System;Executive Vice President, Vandalia Health By Kristen Uppercue David Goldberg, president and CEO of Mon Health System and executive vice president of Vandalia Health, has been enamored with the health care field ever since he was a patient at one of Shriners Hospitals for Children when he was younger. “I…
Executive Vice President, Vandalia Health; President, CAMC Health System By Alicia Willard From growing up in Mullens, WV, to pursuing his bachelor’s degree, medical degree, residency and fellowship in the Mountain State, Glenn Crotty Jr., M.D., executive vice president of Vandalia Health and president of Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) Health System, has lived and…
PA-C & Deputy CEO, Community Care of West Virginia By Emily Pellham Compassion, resiliency, tremendous leadership and a tenacious work ethic have driven Trish Collett throughout the entirety of her education and continuing career. Collett currently serves as a PA-C and deputy CEO at Community Care of West Virginia (CCWV). Collett’s inner drive and ambition…
For centuries, talented writers have been capturing the imaginations of readers with their fictional worlds, diverse characters and elaborate stories. This is especially true when it comes to tales of magic and the witches and wizards who wield it. This love of all things magic has inspired everything from book clubs to sports clubs and cosplay to culture, and West Virginians are no exception. Across the Mountain State, festivals devoted to celebrating the magic of the wizarding world can be found for casual fans to the most devoted enthusiasts alike.
Contrary to TLC’s popular song, we hope you’ll find the time to chase some of Almost Heaven’s 200+ awe-inspiring waterfalls this year. To help you get started on your waterfall-chasing adventure, here is an exclusive trail map that highlights 29 must-see waterfalls throughout the state. To keep track of each visit, head over to wvtourism.com and fill out the required information to download your free West Virginia Waterfall Trail Passport that allows you to check in at different locations and earn prizes.
There is no shortage of activities for an adventure seeker in West Virginia. From whitewater rafting and rock climbing to backpacking and mountain biking, the state is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. While some adrenaline junkies may love the thrill of cascading down class 5 rapids at the New River Gorge, others may feel a propensity toward taking to the sky.