There isn't much to say about this marker, which stands at the roadside in a very small West…read moreVirginia town. The marker reads, "Built, 1830, on the old James River and Kanawha Turnpike. Restored antebellum home of Colonel George W. Imboden, on General Lee's staff, C.S.A. Property and headquarters of the Fayette County Historical Society, organized in 1926." Imboden was born in Augusta County, Virginia and became a distinguished attorney, Confederate soldier, and a leading citizen of Ansted. After attending Staunton Academy, he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1858. In 1859, he married Mary Frances Tyree, daughter of an Ansted innkeeper. Imboden enlisted in the Southern service on April 17, 1861. He rose to the rank of colonel by December 1862, when he took command of the 18th Virginia Calvary which fought at Chancellorsville and in many other battles. He was seriously wounded at Gordonsville, Virginia. Imboden served Ansted and Fayette County from 1870 to 1922, holding office in the House of Delegates (1876), as president of the Fayette County Commission (1881-85), first mayor of Ansted (1891-92), and town recorder (1891-1907). [Review 19630 overall - 101 in West Virginia - 602 of 2023.]

A large storm the day before made this waterfall simply spectacular! You can see it from the tiny…read moreparking lot. Otherwise it is an uneven path to get there but less than 50 steps away. See it if you can!

Tony, Kayla, Deacon & I went on a Sunday drive up river towards Hawk's Nest stopping st several…read moreother locations along the way. We stopped at Catheral Falls and the parking lot was full. We took a walk to the base of the falls. Deacon was so brave. He said "Come on Maw Maw YoYo let's go" he says he's braver when I hold his hand. I love it that he has adventure in him. He loves to pose for pics! Reminds me of my Poppie McCormick, except Poppie never made faces or stuck out his tongue Great time! Great Memories!

The view is amazing. It's really something when you really read about the facts of it. People drive…read moreover it every day without ever realizing what a feet it really is. Below in the photos are some of the facts as well as a link to website other places. https://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/nrgbridge.htm

Whether you're driving across or visiting the National Park, the New River Gorge Bridge is a…read moremust-see in West Virginia. You can visit the National Park center and collect stamps in your passport or take one of many trails that give you beautiful views of the bridge and nature. No matter what you choose, the scenery is stunning! If you're a Fallout 76 fan, add this location to your FO76 itinerary. We did a 4 day Fallout trip around West Virginia and we were glad we added this massive bridge and National Park to our itinerary.

This is worth a quick stop here, to see the memorial of a pioneer of country. It is in front of a…read moresmall library just up the street from where he was found passed away in the backseat of his car. It won't take up anytime. Be warned: I propped my hands on the cement to read it and I realized the thing was covered in chiggers (mites). They aren't harmful but still. Anyway, nearby is a place called pies and pints if you want a good meal before or after this stop.

I've listened to Hank Sr since I was little. I'm not sure what I was expecting and almost…read moreoverlooked the small memorial. Having heard the story of that evenings car ride I wanted to go. I was not disappointed as I stood there thinking of this country music legend and looking around at the small town. Hank achieved so much in his short life and I'd rather go and pay tribute to a real legend than to pay money and see a live show of today's country music want to be. I'll go every time I get the chance

Tony Vanoy and I stopped at Tater Mountain Lookout in Mullens WV area. It's free to go to park no…read moreadmission fees and the Swing is free to Enjoy! It's located at the top of mountain up a narrow one lane dirt road! Be very careful!! Lisa Diane Boyce-Vanoy #wvswings #2025endofsummerroadtrip #AlmostHeaven

This was my second time at Trans-Allegheny and it truly never disappoints! The first time I went,…read moremy mom, dad, and I did the 4 floor 90 minute tour. We were the only ones on the tour, which truly made it an even better experience! This time, my mom, aunt, and I did the First Floor North and South tours. The South tour was given to us by Madison and she was a fantastic tour guide! She provided us with so much information and some information we did not hear on our first tour there! We were also the only ones on this tour, which was nice. The second tour of the day was the North tour and this tour is new to the asylum! It opened this year and it gives insight as to where the criminally insane patients were housed after the Criminally Insane Building was shut down. This tour was given to us by Jasmine and she was amazing as well! This tour was a group, but it was still very interesting! I am looking forward to going back for an overnight tour and/or the haunted house!! Highly recommend!

Easily one of the best tours I've ever taken…read more I knew this would need to be part of our WV itinerary as soon as this place's existence became known to me while I was planning a possible trip. Just the name is enough to grab you but it certainly delivers. The thought of doing a paranormal tour intrigued me but I was also interested in the history. We arrived at 2:20 and were informed the paranormal tour wasn't starting until 4. Did we really want to wait until 4?! The very nice man provided descriptions of all of the tours and the paranormal one just sounded so interesting that it didn't seem like a real debate. We bought tickets and were considering how we would kill time but it turns out, they have a very interesting museum about the place's history on the first floor that someone entertained my ADHD ass until 3:55. It was incredible. As if that couldn't get any better, the tour was absolutely fascinating. We were taken throughout the museum and our guide, Brad, was impressively knowledgeable about the place, answered every question in exquisite detail. The only disappointment was that instead of experiencing anything paranormal, we were just told stories about things other people have experienced. Don't get me wrong, this was captivating but I was hoping to experience something for myself which I did not. An absolute must visit if you are interested in this kind of shit and are anywhere remotely in the vicinity.

This is a must-see for the area. There are many sights to…read moresee in the New Gorge National Park like the Sandstone Falls, overlook, the New Gorge Bridge, and others. This is definitely one of the sites that you should see if you are visiting this area. It is not just one site, the Fayette Station bridge, it is an entire drive with some great spots and pullouts along the way. This drive starts on the north side of the bridge behind the visitor's center on the road to the right (the one that goes downhill). It is a well-paved road that has 2 switchbacks and a pullout or two on the north side and then you are down by the river and driving across the bridge. There is a place to stop by the bridge for those that want to walk across it. There is a park on the south side a little bit down from the bridge. The south side road taking you back up to the main road also has some very nice views along the way. This is a wonderful drive that is well worth the time and effort. I highly recommend this drive and site to any of my fellow travelers in the area.

This part of the national park is the remnants of an old mining town. One has the option of driving…read moredown into the gorge on a narrow gravel road, or braving the mountainside on foot. A short walk gets you to a splendid old mine, but from there, it is quite an endeavor getting down, with a windy, narrow, slippery trail. When the trail flattens out, it was overgrown, and I definitely would recommend maximum bug spray on this trip. I'm pretty patient with the limitations of this park, but this site got on my nerves a bit; I would hope that an NPS budget would be able to produce easier access. I would strongly dissuade anyone with children, pets, or any limitations in mobility or fitness from attempting the footpath down to Nuttallberg. The village consists mostly of stone foundations barely visible through the undergrowth. The main attraction is something called a "coal tipple", the name of which has a folksy ring to it that oddly contrasts the industrial science that went into it. Indeed, the whole site is full of dynamic clashes in historical phenomena. I have photographed most of the signage around the town, although I skipped the "seldom seen" area. I was running low on water and it didn't seem that exciting, so I let it live up to its name. At the bottom parking lot, there is an outhouse but no running water or electricity, and if anything goes wrong you'll struggle to get a wireless signal in most of the gorge (although I still managed to get some annoying emails somewhere along my walk). Modern train tracks run by, but notably there is no real river access here. By comparison, Thurmond is much more user-friendly, and the river there is accessible by foot. I wish the Nuttallberg site was a little more developed, though the sight of nature quietly retaking a once-thriving hotbed of industry is worth seeing.

Today, we took a Sunday drive to Hawk's Nest State Park in Ansted, WV. This was Kayla & Deacon's…read morefirst time there, but a trip down memory lane for Tony & I. It was fun reminiscing and sharing with them the way things used to be and the ways it looked! It's hard to believe it now so sad how changes with time makes so much of a difference. Deacon enjoyed his adventure. We found out the tram ride over the mountain has been broken 3 yrs and the state has not fixed it. Also found out might not get fixed for another couple years also...which is extremely sad news! Also, there is NO nature exhibit or museum display at Hawk's Nest Park. There is a power boat ride on the river that starts late May but is rather expensive about $30 per person so if your a family of 4 (average size) it's over $120 for about an hour before taxes.. Now a days, that's a little much in my personal opinion! But, if you got it..spend it ! Right!! ? Me, not so much! There is a restaurant and a small gift shop fairly priced..we purchased a few necessaries!! Definitely recommend to all in the area°

Cute spot for some great hikes. The short trails are easy , but the moderate trails require…read morephysical fitness ability. My husband and I did about half of the cliffside trail. One of the other more difficult trails was significantly overgrown and a guide warned us of snakes and bees. Great views