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This post was originally published on this siteLooking for some exciting activities this fall season? We’ve got you covered! Explore this list of festivals, events, and more to plan your next autumn adventure in West Virginia. Mothman Festival Point Pleasant, WV – Sept. 21-22, 2024 This one-of-a-kind event celebrates the spooky lore encircling the Point Pleasant legend, Mothman, and occurs annually on the third Saturday of September. This humanoid creature and paranormal phenomenon was reportedly spotted in Point Pleasant, West Virginia between 1966 and 1967. Now, the creature has a festival, museum, statue, 5K, and various memorabilia dedicated to him. Enjoy live music, movies, games, face painting, costumes, and more at this year’s Mothman Festival! Mountain State Forest Festival Elkins, WV – Sept. 28-Oct. 6, 2024 The Mountain State Forest Festival is one of the oldest and largest festivals in the state and is held every year around the end of September and beginning of October. With its headline concerts and music shows, forestry and wood exhibits, amusement rides, parades, lumberjack competitions, and arts and crafts, this festival is always sure to bring something new to the table. Gather your friends and family and head to the Potomac Highlands for

This post was originally published on this siteSeptember is National Wilderness Month, and in West Virginia, that promises plenty of outdoor spots to unplug and explore. From taking a hike in the 920 million-acre Monongahela National Forest to camping under the stars, West Virginia’s picturesque scenery is what makes the Mountain State Almost Heaven. Enjoy getting outside this month and consider these scenic spots to be your backdrop on your nature exploration. Hike in the Monongahela National Forest Within the Monongahela National Forest, you will find several hiking trails that reveal some of West Virginia’s best natural features. Dolly Sods Wilderness, which spans more than 17,000 acres, is known for its unique, high-elevation plateau. Looking for a more remote location within the Monongahela Forest? Look no further than Cranberry Wilderness, which is perfect for backcountry hiking and camping. Laurel Fork Wilderness is located in the Monongahela National Forest in eastern West Virginia, primarily in Randolph County and covers 12,000 acres, featuring serene streams, lush forests and peaceful trails perfect for hiking and backcountry camping. Go Waterfall Chasing Across the State With more than 200 waterfalls, West Virginia is the place to be to find a scenic flow of freshwater. You

This post was originally published on this siteThe post Discovering the Ichthyosaur appeared first on Travel Nevada. Nevadans take great pride in things that might seem a bit odd to non-dwellers. For example, we celebrate the anniversary of our statehood—Nevada Day—as an official public holiday, complete with an old-fashioned parade in Carson City. We will brag about the unsinkable battleship USS Nevada, the only vessel to get under way during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Mark Twain’s first byline was in a Nevada newspaper, and we have more named mountain ranges than any other state. Don’t even get us started on the proper pronunciation of Nevada. And we have a special place in our hearts for a sea creature known as the ichthyosaur, which ruled the prehistoric oceans during the Triassic period 250 million years ago and left their fossilized remains in what is now the high desert of Nevada. “There is a reason the ichthyosaur is the state fossil of Nevada.” In 1977, the Nevada Legislature designated the ichthyosaur as the official state fossil, but the honors hardly stop there. The ichthyosaur is the focal point of a state park, a featured display in several state museums, the namesake