Preserving Appalachia: One Meal at a Time
Nestled in the southern part of Harrison County, WV, a winding stream runs through a 180-acre piece of land known as Lost Creek Farm. For more than 150 years and six generations, Lost Creek Farm was a full-scale, highly productive vegetable, poultry and cattle farm cared for by the family of Amy Dawson. Today, Dawson and her partner, Mike Costello, are working to reinvigorate the land and restore it to a fully operational farm.
Small Business Saturday: Shop Small, Shop Local
Long lines and chaos are hallmarks of the holiday season starting late on Thanksgiving night with the madness that is Black Friday. Shoppers wait hours outside of box stores to purchase smart TVs and iPads at discounted prices. However, in small towns across West Virginia, the true sentiment of the holiday season is brought to life on Small Business Saturday. Downtowns light up, locals venture out to find thoughtful and heartfelt gifts for loved ones, and small business owners welcome shoppers with open arms.
Fall Foliage: Six Ways to See the Colors
It’s no secret that the Mountain State hosts breathtaking fall colors, from the burnt oranges of the Northern Panhandle to the brilliant yellows of the Greenbrier Valley, but the variety of ways in which the state’s autumn beauty can be experienced might come as a surprise.
In the Chef’s Corner: Mia Margherita
The staff at Mia Margherita in Bridgeport, WV, is proud to be the first and only coal-fired pizzeria in the Mountain State, but Scott Duarte, operator of the restaurant, wants people to see they have much more to offer than pizza.
Crafty Collaborations
In West Virginia, it isn’t difficult to drink local when it comes to craft beer. With more than 20 breweries currently operating in cities and towns all over the state, each is working to provide quality beer at a reasonable price, and many are finding ways to source their ingredients from local farmers and purveyors.
Recharging on the Road: The Perks of West Virginia’s Golf and Spa Resorts
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.