I couldn’t believe it when I heard there was a giant golden palace in the middle of rural West Virginia. I love learning about quirky, unexpected locations, and an 8,000 square foot gilded temple in the middle of Appalachia totally fits that bill. This is the Palace of Gold, part of the Hare Krishna community […]
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No, I don’t think Mothman is real. But I’m into weird stories like this. If you’re not familiar with Mothman, you can probably guess that it’s a creature that is part man, part moth (and all mystery). A humanoid, if you will. Mothman has fascinated locals and tourists since the 1960s. The origins of Mothman
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I finally made it to the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (TALA) in Weston, West Virginia, a massive Gothic structure built in the 1800s, for the full-day “Discover the Asylum” tour. This is a guided tour that takes you through the asylum’s most historic and haunted areas. On this same trip, I also visited Philippi, WV, about
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The day before our all-day train ride aboard the Potomac Scenic Eagle Railroad, we spent a few hours exploring the town of Romney, West Virginia. Since it was a weekday afternoon, many shops were closed,as many businesses shut their doors by 4 or 5, but we explored what we could! Keep reading for more. The
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Since we purchased a land lot in West Virginia, we’ve wanted to find more ways to explore more of what West Virginia has to offer. A train ride with the Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad was one of those experiences. We opted to take the all-day Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad train ride to Petersburg, WV which
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Updated 08.19.25 Weston, West Virginia, is home to the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum- a haunting testament to the complex history of mental health treatment in America. Originally opened in 1864, this historic institution is known for its impressive architecture, tragic past, and ghostly haunts. It’s been on my list of places to see and perhaps we
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If you’ve ever found yourself in a West Virginia bakery, gas station, or local restaurant, chances are you’ve crossed paths with the pepperoni roll. Now that we’re spending more time in West Virginia, Mr. Nacho picks up a pepperoni roll everywhere he sees them (i.e., every trip to West Virginia). They really are everywhere! But
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