Whether you're a travel enthusiast or a proud resident, join me, Melody Pittman, as we uncover the Mountain State gems and vibrant life in West Virginia. I was lucky to call West Virginia home for 40+ years. With a decade of experience as a professional traveler, influencer, and content creator, I bring you an insider's guide to all things West Virginia.
My passion for this state runs deep from co-authoring "100 Things to Do in West Virginia Before You Die" to writing for top publications like USA Today 10BEST and Travel Awaits.
What You'll Discover:
Join me as we uncover the best of West Virginia travel, events, restaurants, state parks, road trips, festivals, and more. Whether you're a local or just visiting, you'll find tips and stories inspiring you to explore everything this beautiful state offers.
Episode 5 Highlights:
Chatting with travel blogger Anna Cook about hiking and skiing the Mountain State, plus an in-depth look at Snowshoe Resort. Also, a second special guest, our lifelong friend Jere Gaeger, chats about Marshall and WVU football games, offers tips for attending, and talks about sports in general, emphasizing lacrosse in West Virginia.
Mentioned in Episode 5:
Marshall University football, tailgating, old-school, West Virginia University football games, WVU lacrosse team, Fat Patty's, Joan C. Edwards Stadium, George Washington High School, Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort, Timberline Mountain, Winterplace Ski Resort, Canaan Valley, New River Gorge National Park, Dolly Sods, Adventures on the Gorge, Durbin train cars (overnights), and Blackwater Falls State Park
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Thanks to our 100 Things WV podcast sponsor, 🥞 Tudor's Biscuit World🥓.
You can find more from me at my blog, Wherever I May Roam, where I features lots of road trip ideas, cruises, fun attractions, and best restaurant lists around the country.
This blog is also syndicated on MSN.
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Read about Anna's adventures at:
https://www.stuckonthego.com/snowshoe-west-virginia-budget-travel-guide/ https
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