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This post was originally published on this siteAs the days get shorter, the sleeves get longer. Almost Heaven is the perfect place to find your stride in the crisp, winter air with many activities at your fingertips. Take a break from the indoors, put on an extra layer and enjoy these activities the next time you are craving an adventure. History Hunting National Coal Heritage Area Much of Almost Heaven’s history can be explored in the National Coal Heritage Area, which is one of only 40 nationally designated heritage areas in the entire United States. This is why many of the original structures, communities and lands associated with West Virginia’s coal mining heritage remain essentially untouched since their heyday. Head to Beckley for the Rahall Company Store and explore the coal museum, gift shop, fudgery and visitor center. A hub for the state’s railroad history, the Matewan Depot Replica Museum is a replica of the train depot that stood across the the railroad tracks from downtown Matewan until the 1960s. For even more railroad history, stop by the Bramwell Train Depot Visitor Center in Mercer County. ATV Adventures Hatfield-McCoy Country – Rockhouse Trail Looking for a playground to unleash your

This post was originally published on this siteWinter adventures in Almost Heaven will get your heart pumping no matter where you are in West Virginia. Take advantage of the variety of elevations in a destination within a day’s drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population. From world-class ski resorts in the Potomac Highlands to more than 1,000 miles of ATV trails in the Hatfield-McCoy Mountains, West Virginia has a thrilling adventure waiting for you. So put on some extra layers, bring your friends and give these five chilly and thrilling winter activities a try. Tubing West Virginia is plentiful in rolling hills, which makes it a perfect destination to hop on a snow tube. Canaan Valley Resort State Park is one of the most popular attractions because of its 1,200-foot-long snow tube stretch. This is one of the longest multi-lane parks in the Mid-Atlantic, and the “magic carpet” lift feature makes it easy for you to return to the top for more hills and thrills. Snowshoe Mountain’s six-story, eight-lane tubing hill at Silver Creek makes for another phenomenal tubing experience. You can also head to the hill at night for their Galactic Snow Tubing sessions. Winterplace Ski Resort in Raleigh

This post was originally published on this siteExperience Christmas like never before in the mountain towns of Almost Heaven. From decorating and eating your favorite holiday treats to sipping on some hot cocoa, you’ll find a way to get in the Christmas spirit in West Virginia. Here are some of the many holiday events that you and your loved ones can enjoy throughout December. The Greenbrier Tree Lightings Dec. 1-3, 2023 Every Saturday in December until Christmas, the front lawn at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs goes aglow up for annual Tree Lightings. Each tree lighting ceremony includes hot chocolate, cookies and caroling. To top it all off, Santa will arrive to turn on even more Christmas lights scattered throughout this Greenbrier County destination. The event is open to both registered overnight guests and day guests. Get in the Christmas spirit at America’s Resort! Berkeley Springs – Hometown Holidays Cocoa Crawl Dec. 1, 2023 Save the date for the 6th annual Hometown Holidays Cocoa Crawl in downtown Berkeley Springs. Follow the Cocoa Crawl map to visit shops around the town – each with a different flavor added to their cocoa. This is a fun, flavorful way to keep warm