Farm-to-Table Dining Destinations Long before it was trendy, the people of the Mountain State were bringing food from the ground straight to their plates out of necessity. Today, this growing movement is called farm-to-table, and it embraces the West Virginia heritage of locally sourcing fresh dishes that are rich in flavor. Since West Virginians are…
Perched at the top of Bridge Road in Charleston’s South Hills, the Bridge Road Bistro is known for its flavorful menu and welcoming atmosphere. Founded in 2004 by Robert and Sherri Wong, the restaurant’s mission has always been to reach people through food and community.
When the temperature drops and the snow begins to fall in West Virginia, not only does the scenery become more beautiful but the list of available activities becomes more extensive. Every winter, the Mountain State plays host to a variety of unique winter sports for anyone up for an outdoor adventure. Grab your coat and gloves and get ready to explore all the winter wonders West Virginia has to offer.
West Virginia Christmas Celebrations By Samantha Cart For many, the joy of the holiday season can be overshadowed by the work of decorating, entertaining and gift giving. This year, rather than allowing the season to pass in a blur of parties, plays, storefronts and errands, make time to experience a truly unique take on the…
“All my memories gather ’round her….”
All four staff members at West Virginia Executive (WVE) magazine are native West Virginians who grew up exploring the hills and hollows of this great state, making priceless memories with our Mountain Mama. A lifetime of outdoor adventures, scenic overlooks and one-of-a-kind activities with family and friends have inspired a deep-rooted love for getting out and
experiencing Almost Heaven first-hand. Here, our staff shares its favorite Mountain State destinations with the hope our readers will be inspired to get out and make their own memories in wild, wonderful West Virginia.
Fifty years ago, West Virginia’s multi-million-dollar whitewater rafting industry was founded by a handful of high-spirited college students with a few canoes and Army surplus rafts. The Dragan brothers—Chris, Tom and Jon—and Jon’s girlfriend, Melanie, all 24 years old or younger, started the state’s first whitewater company, Wildwater Unlimited, in the 1960s and began taking friends down the New River in Army surplus rafts. The spirit and adventure of the sport quickly spread throughout the state, creating a tourist destination at the New River Gorge and a new brand of adventure available around the state that now includes outdoor activities, lodging, dining and more.