I found this with a friend in the woods while hiking along one of the river just outside Elkins. The view of the river nearby was breathtaking.
Barbour County houses the amazing Audra State Park, a favorite place for my friends and I to camp and swim.
In Canaan Valley, I worked as a horseback trail guide. This was the view I saw almost every single day. Best. Job. Ever.
Beyond Canaan Valley, near the small towns of Davis and Thomas, is Blackwater Falls State Park. I will never forget learning how to dance with an older man my mother and I happened to run into during our visit. The Falls were memorable that day too.
In between Elkins and Canaan is Spruce Knob, which I had only visited for my first time a couple years ago.
At the lake, I found a patch of blueberries that were delicious.
Spruce Knob is the highest point in WV- and man, does it provide a beautiful view.
On the other side of Allegheny Mountain is Seneca Rocks, where my aunt and uncle live on a beautiful farm.
As a horsewoman, plenty of my summer is spent in the saddle, with friends near Morgantown and even right at home. This picture of my girlfriends and I documents one of the best trail rides I've ever been on. We rode to the Cheat River, had lunch and swam in the river, and then rode the horses back to the farm.
Of course, my horse, Kit, stars in most of my summer activities. She's a great best friend.
Even the panhandle offers beautiful views as my home away from home. This is Dam #4 on the Potomac River, a favorite place of mine to go sit, read, write, and watch someone fish.
Today, I will make my way to the panhandle again for my first camping adventure of the season. It's occurring much later than I would have liked, but it definitely won't be the last. I'm so terribly excited to set camp up once again!!! I hope everyone is having a fantastic summer with awesome adventures of their own!!
