Hidden Adventures in West Virginia ποΈπ
Deep in the mountains of West Virginia lies a secret highway to the past. Once a thriving coal mining hub, this area is now a forgotten ghost town. Among the crumbling walls and ruins, you can almost hear the echoes of its bustling history. This 100-mile exploration route will take you through the stories of these vanished communities. π Tams β A once-prosperous mining town, now an empty shell of its former self. ποΈ π Prince β Formerly an important railway hub, still home to a historic train station. π π Thurmond β Forgotten banks and hotels, as if time stood still. β³ π Nuttallburg β Mining site once invested in by John D. Rockefeller. π π Sewell β Miner dormitories and old equipment scattered deep in the forest. π² π Kaymoor β An abandoned mining area accessible only by hiking. π₯Ύ π Brooklyn β A little-known town ruins hidden among the mountains. π» π Quinnimont β Site of West Virginiaβs first coke factory. π₯ This route can be explored by car π, though some areas require hiking deep into the forest π³. Every step feels like a journey through time, witnessing the rise and fall of these once-great places. #USTravel #HiddenGems #RoadTrip #WestVirginia #AmericanHistory #OffTheBeatenPath #Travel #Adventure #Explore #WeekendGetaway
