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Adventure Along the Trail in Mercer County, West Virginia
Discover a Place with Unique Heritage and Natural Beauty West Virginia Tourism I think my favorite part of my trip to Mercer County, in Southern West Virginia, was the people. I spent a few days exploring the county on assignment with hosts that made me feel as if I’d known them my entire life. I stayed at The Mud Pit ATV Resort in Bluefield where owners Brian and Donna showed me their mountains. We drove beneath the tall canopy of trees as Brian pointed out places along the trail where his ancestors’ homes once stood. We visited an old coal mine, and in the morning took our coffee on the…
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Retreating To Downtown Alpine
Texas Monthly, Summer 2018 It’s no secret the Big Bend Region of Far West Texas is one of my favorite places to venture. My husband earned his master’s degree at Sul Ross State University and so I’d join him on weekends in Alpine and explored the town while he was in class. It’s an easy place to fall for. Great art, walkable downtown, live music, and delicious food. All surrounded by the tranquil Texas Mountains. This was the first in a series of articles I wrote for Texas Monthly. >>Read the article here<<
