West Virginia

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The best parks in West Virginia

If you are looking to get out and enjoy our wonderful fall weather, visiting a local park is a great way to go. It’s a fun, affordable way to experience all the best things West Virginia has to offer. Here are our top three picks for the best parks in West Virginia.

Blackwater Falls State Park

The eponymous falls drop five stories, and the rest of the heavily wooded park provides spectacular views as well. From the rocky gorges to the mountain wildflower meadows, Blackwater Falls is a great place for some outdoor R&R.

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West Virginia Day Trips

West Virginia has an incredible wealth of history and natural beauty. Get out and explore our state this summer, with some of these top three picks for day trips in West Virginia.

Afternoon tea at the Greenbriar Resort

Afternoon tea has been a tradition at the Greenbriar Resort in White Sulphur Springs since the 1930s. Tea is served every day, but be sure to check the dress code before you saunter in. This historic resort also features a mineral spa, a golf course, a casino, and more.

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Romantic restaurants in West Virginia

West Virginia has so much unique culinary history and local flavor (so to speak), from upscale finery to down-home cooking. When date night rolls around, it can be hard to decide where to go! Here are our picks for the top three most romantic restaurants in West Virginia.

Laury’s Restaurant (Charleston)

This traditional European steakhouse is dressy, romantic, and guaranteed to serve up one of the best steaks in the state. Be sure to save room for dessert, and check out their amazing wine list.

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Spec's College Nickel Package -- Week 2

 

1. Lane Kiffin

Why did I always have the sneaking suspicion that Kiffin was another Mike Shula or David Shula or [sorry to bring up the name, Washington and UCLA fans] Rick Neuheisel.

As in: the "hot coach" who's more sizzle than steak.

Isn't USC supposed to roll out NFL bodies up and down the field?  Isn't Marqise Lee one of the top talents in the land?

54 yards passing?

Longest pass play: 8 yards?

Give credit to the Washington State defense, but ... wow ...

Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold in West Virginia

For those that wish to see the amazing landmarks of India but simply can’t afford that expensive plane ticket, there’s a discount substitute right here in the United States.  The New Vrindaban (or Prabhupada’s) Palace of Gold, located in West Virginia, is a huge Hindu-inspired building placed within a community of Krishna devotees.

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What’s Happening Wednesday: The isolated homeschooler myth

If you don’t follow Linda Dobson’s blog Parent at the Helm, I strongly recommend doing so. She has tons of wonderful information on her blog and website that are really helpful when you begin to unschool. This week she posted a wonderful blog about how silly the myth of the “isolated homeschooler” is and I wanted to share it.

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