Things to Do in West Virginia | Travel Guide

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  • Опубліковано 16 чер 2024
  • #westvirginia #wvtourism #countryroads
    If you are looking for things to do in West Virginia, I hope you will find this video to be helpful and informative for your vacation planning. The mountain state has so many beautiful sights to see and, though we only scratched the surface, we had one hell of a time!
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    CHAPTERS
    0:00 | Introduction
    0:47 | Stonewall Resort State Park
    1:44 | Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
    2:32 | Pepperoni rolls & donuts
    3:57 | Audra State Park
    4:59 | Seneca Caverns and Smoke Hole Caverns
    5:34 | Monongahela National Forest and Seneca Rocks
    6:11 | Tudor’s Biscuit World
    6:40 | New River Gorge National Park
    7:46 | Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
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  • @donnanuttergilliam9200
    @donnanuttergilliam9200 2 роки тому +15

    The bird that landed near your picnic with the locally-made donuts is a Cardinal. Our state bird.

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso  2 роки тому +1

      Yup! A few people have pointed that out to us. Now we know! It was a beautiful bird. :)

    • @jamessim99
      @jamessim99 Рік тому

      Some call Cardinals "red robins" colloquilly but there's an actual bird named that as well.

    • @StrengthJourney
      @StrengthJourney 9 місяців тому

      It’s a boring bird

  • @loritoler6289
    @loritoler6289 17 днів тому

    The cardinal was always said to be a lost loved one visiting you. Our state bird. ❤️

  • @jodie1997
    @jodie1997 2 роки тому +14

    A coworker told me ( and so glad he did! ) of the New River Gorge bridge on a holiday trip to family in Cleveland. That visit i took the tour under the bridge and following 3 years spent hiking and exploring old coal mining operations and whitewater rafting on the Lower Gauley. West Virginia is a real gem! 🥰

    • @mitchelllittrel653
      @mitchelllittrel653 2 роки тому

      That's my favorite place in WV. Love riding the motorcycle down and back up.

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso  2 роки тому

      Wow! I hope to get back to that area someday soon to explore more!

  • @cats5351
    @cats5351 Рік тому +2

    3:42 that's a cardinal 😊. Love the video thank you!

  • @WVclogger
    @WVclogger 2 роки тому +6

    Wow! Great recommendations! As a lifelong resident of 42 years in West Virginia, I'd agree these are great must see places. Of course you can't touch on ALL the wonders of our state as there is so much to offer. We even have the greenbrier resort! Hehe. So glad you liked our state and hospitality!!! Oh, the "Red Robin is our state bird, The Cardinal, which the make is bright red and the female is a brownish, light red.

  • @UncaDave
    @UncaDave Рік тому +6

    Great video on our beautiful state. At 5:41 those rock formations on the left in the mountains I think are Nelson rock which you can climb “via ferrata”, hooked to a cable. Done it three times and it’s a great thrill!

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso  Рік тому +2

      I have heard about the via ferrata! I would absolutely love to come back and try it out. Sounds like my kind of day. :) Thanks for watching!

  • @LittleTravelChannel
    @LittleTravelChannel Рік тому

    Enjoyed the video. Gave us some ideas for the next time we travel through WV.

  • @AlexKostritsa
    @AlexKostritsa 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video, great review

  • @salacommander2674
    @salacommander2674 Рік тому

    Loved to see all you enjoyed in Lewis County, my hometown!

  • @mikeworkman2393
    @mikeworkman2393 2 роки тому +1

    I went to college close to Audra. Thanks for trip down memory lane. I had a lot of fun there.

  • @gabriellajust3709
    @gabriellajust3709 2 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing! Very informative!

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso  2 роки тому

      My pleasure! Thanks for watching. :)

  • @docbrown6550
    @docbrown6550 2 роки тому +1

    Another great one, Thanks, Stay Safe 👍👍💖

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching, Doc!

  • @dlf4298
    @dlf4298 5 місяців тому +1

    The is one of the best video about WV!

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso  5 місяців тому

      Thank you!

  • @jrwselberg2727
    @jrwselberg2727 2 роки тому

    Wow! Thank you! This was sooo helpful in planning our upcoming trip.

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso  2 роки тому

      I love hearing this! Thanks for the comment and enjoy your trip!

  • @God_Help_Us_AII
    @God_Help_Us_AII 2 роки тому

    Excellent I can't wait ☺️.

  • @kaitlynkazmierczak3195
    @kaitlynkazmierczak3195 Рік тому

    So helpful thank you 😊

  • @DKZK21
    @DKZK21 Рік тому +1

    I'm planning a roadtrip out in about a year and this great reference to start out with, thanks much!

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso  Рік тому

      Welcome! Where are ya traveling to/through?

  • @520hanky
    @520hanky 2 місяці тому

    If you ever go again, eat at the rail yard in bluefeild. The food is amazing and the people are just as amazing. We found it on our trip there and can't wait to go back.

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso  2 місяці тому

      I’ll look into it!

  • @alan19844
    @alan19844 Рік тому +1

    I really enjoyed your narration and video on West Virginia! Really nice the way you put the video together!

  • @bobv7753
    @bobv7753 2 роки тому +1

    Well done informative content as always Ashley! I've spent a bit of time in Wild Wonderful West Virginia. It is truly a beautiful jem to explore. Thank you for providing this wonderful glimpse for all of us to enjoy. Best Always.....Bob V

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso  2 роки тому

      Thank you, Bob!

  • @NickandRachel
    @NickandRachel 2 роки тому

    So beautiful out there 😍

  • @gabbyfontt9179
    @gabbyfontt9179 Рік тому +4

    Great video. I love west Virginia, it's like a hidden mysterious state thanks for sharing. I wanna go again and visit some places especially Audra park and the asylum since I live in Maryland.

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso  Рік тому +1

      Hope you get to visit soon!

  • @lornadoone65
    @lornadoone65 Рік тому +1

    Love living here, love the people.

  • @kelleybrooks6281
    @kelleybrooks6281 Рік тому

    Nice video.

  • @TheReslers
    @TheReslers 11 місяців тому

    Glad you had fun! I’m from Southern WV

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso  11 місяців тому +1

      I can’t wait to come back! Such a beautiful state with wonderful people.

  • @potentialreality
    @potentialreality 2 роки тому +1

    Appalachia and certainly WV is very beautiful. I haven't visited any of the places in your video but would like to. I wasn't aware of the new national park. The local eats looked interesting that you showed.

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso  2 роки тому

      Hope you get an opportunity to visit some of the places featured here. I’m eager to get back to WV!

  • @richardpodnar5039
    @richardpodnar5039 Рік тому +1

    Your video is fabulous! As a new West Virginia resident, it gives me some good tips on places to definitely visit on future trips around my "adopted" state, a place which I have come to cherish with the same affection and zeal you expressed in your presentation. Come on back soon, y'all, we'll be waitin' up fer ya!🤩😇

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso  Рік тому

      Thank you! Hope to be back again soon. :)

  • @ww8wv1
    @ww8wv1 Рік тому +2

    Lifelong resident of 53 years, glad that you enjoyed our state. If you visit again I highly suggest heading back into the Monongahela (Mononga-hela) national forest and specifically the Cranberry Glades board walk and as a must a drive along WV state route 150 (Highland scenic Highway). Also in the area is Snowshoe resort which offers many amenities for your visit.

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso  Рік тому

      Wonderful! Thank you for the recommendations.

  • @akfasso
    @akfasso  2 роки тому +4

    Have you been to West Virginia or are you planning an upcoming trip? I would love to hear about it!

    • @fabiolamorales1128
      @fabiolamorales1128 Рік тому

      I'm planning to go with family ending month of March, i hope we will have good weather.

    • @charliehenderson38
      @charliehenderson38 7 місяців тому

      I live in West Virginia and it’s the best kept secret, greatest state!!!!

  • @marybethmccloy6447
    @marybethmccloy6447 Рік тому

    Wonderful video of my home state! Next time you come to see us, I suggest Cranberry Glades and Cass Railroad in Pocahontas County and Blackwater Falls in Tucker County.

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso  Рік тому

      I will add it to the list! I do hope to return again. I had a wonderful time. :)

  • @DevylsAdvocut
    @DevylsAdvocut 2 роки тому

    Nice video

  • @larrymcdaniels5205
    @larrymcdaniels5205 2 роки тому

    I step in West Virginia in 19 75 and I love it here in hard country

  • @bobfox2733
    @bobfox2733 Рік тому +1

    West Virginia americas best kept secret it’s beautiful

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso  Рік тому

      I certainly agree!

  • @joshuacoleman2667
    @joshuacoleman2667 Рік тому

    If you looking for a thrill the new river gorge bridge has a day for bungee and base jumping

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso  Рік тому

      Thanks for the suggestion! Admittedly, the idea of bungee or base jumping terrifies me, but I’ll gladly go photograph others enjoying it! :)

  • @anthonyhill503
    @anthonyhill503 Рік тому +1

    Cass Scenic Railroad is the best place..or Spruce Knob

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso  Рік тому

      Thanks for the recommendations!

  • @loganisdeddo8012
    @loganisdeddo8012 Рік тому +1

    “Red robin” 😂

  • @Allah-tf2wg
    @Allah-tf2wg 3 місяці тому

    Red bird was our West Virginia state bird the cardinal 🙂🙃🙂🙃

  • @tamiramos5873
    @tamiramos5873 2 роки тому +1

    You forgot Greenbank Observatory, The Cass Railroad, Point Pleasant (home of the Mothman), Philippi, and places in the northern panhandle.

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the recommendations! I’ll have to check those out next time I’m in the area. :)

  • @DarkMatter727
    @DarkMatter727 23 дні тому

    Dang it no filming on the paranormal tours? I am doing one on 6/7 from 10:30 PM to 12:30 AM. Was really hoping to get some good videos lol

  • @HuntersTravels
    @HuntersTravels 2 роки тому

    What is the best airport to fly into in order to get to most of these attractions? Thank you

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso  2 роки тому

      That’s a good question! We drove to West Virginia, so I don’t have any personal experience with that, but if you start in the north at Harpers Ferry and work your way down, like we did, I’m reading that Reagan National Airport (DCA) is the closest, big airport. The other large airport (Yeager Airport) is closer to where we stayed at Stonewall Resort State Park. Hope that helps!

  • @pkbaker100
    @pkbaker100 2 роки тому

    As a West Virginian, I must mention that was a cardinal (WV’s state bird!) at the 3:55 mark. Not a Red Robin.

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso  2 роки тому +1

      Yup! Several people have pointed that out to us now. 😂 We clearly need to do our homework on birds. Absolutely love the sound it makes. :)

    • @pkbaker100
      @pkbaker100 2 роки тому

      @@akfasso sorry, I didn’t read the other comments until after I said that🤦‍♂️. Very glad you enjoyed our state, I’m going to try to make a trip to Audra in the coming weeks, it looks really beautiful there.

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso  2 роки тому +1

      Haha don’t apologize! I appreciate the info! Enjoy Audra. We had a wonderful time there.

  • @flaeuro
    @flaeuro Рік тому

    👌👌🌲🌲👍🚙💕

  • @michelleauville3991
    @michelleauville3991 2 роки тому

    Please please please tell me you went to Dolly Sods.....you were soooo close

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso  2 роки тому

      Michelle -- I wish I could say I did!! That was really high on my list of things I wanted to see, but unfortunately, we were in the area on our last day of travel and had quite the long drive back to Jersey. So, we had to skip it. It's #1 for me next time I'm in WV. :)

  • @lmurphy3563
    @lmurphy3563 2 роки тому

    What can tell me about hacker valley WV???

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso  2 роки тому

      Not much at all! I didn’t have an opportunity to visit that area.

  • @brianroberts5639
    @brianroberts5639 Рік тому

    Where's the donut place at

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso  Рік тому +1

      51 N Locust St, Buckhannon, WV 26201

  • @jayhudley4099
    @jayhudley4099 2 роки тому

    That was not a red robin; it was indeed the official WV State Bird - The Cardinal.

    • @akfasso
      @akfasso  2 роки тому

      We had donuts on the brain. ;) Yes. Thank you for the correction! Wildlife is not our speciality, but boy was it a beautiful bird to see!

  • @seeingtheforest9529
    @seeingtheforest9529 2 роки тому

    Mothman gonna *_git_* you for ignoring Point Pleasant!

  • @russelljames1811
    @russelljames1811 Рік тому

    Red robin? Lol...try a cardinal...

  • @russelleads2145
    @russelleads2145 23 дні тому

    We're the ghosts gonna give you COVID? Good grief!!

  • @saracyrus1800
    @saracyrus1800 3 місяці тому

    Why you ruined your video with this unpleasant hard to understand voice?

  • @kayleighthornton7977
    @kayleighthornton7977 Рік тому

    That is a cardinal , before you sound like a yuppie and make a video of commercial attractions, do some research so you do not offend the locals.

  • @pan_bev_nice5960
    @pan_bev_nice5960 11 місяців тому

    Things to Do in West Virginia: Run to Virginia ...

  • @BradyDavis-jh3fx
    @BradyDavis-jh3fx 9 місяців тому

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