West Virginia: A New Day, A New State
“A walk down a country road is good for body, heart and soul.”
I recently acquired a few new states as part of my territory. Last week, I found myself in West Virginia, a place I had never visited before. After several hours of meetings and driving, I decided to wander off into nature for a bit. West Virginia was hot and inviting, and I was itching for adventure.
I went online to see what West Virginia had to offer, and I found a waterfall at Valley Falls State Park. I love water. I love the outdoors. I decided to venture off there.
I parked my GMC Terrain in the empty parking lot and meandered over to the office. To my dismay, it was locked. Yes; I had arrived after normal business hours, but the sun was still scorching bright. I decided to check the map to see if I had any hopes of finding that waterfall.
From where I was, the waterfall was far, far away. I decided to take a peak at the trail and inside the forest I went. The scent of the trees tickled my nose, and the green leaves were lush and inviting.
The silence was peaceful, yet deafening. The park appeared to be safe, but I was the only one in the woods. I wanted to keep going, but I also did not want to be another stupid female who ended up in a body bag. A long time ago, I promised myself not to go hiking or into the wilderness, solo. Sometimes, the temptation is maddening.
With a sigh, I headed to my Terrain and drove down the winding, country road, a little defeated. I snapped some pictures of the lake, and then back to Google I ventured to locate a place for dinner.
Finding restaurants, other than fast food venues, can be a bit challenging in the rural areas. I stumbled on a place called The Rambling Root, which seemed like an interesting option.
The venue had character with its quirky sayings, purple piano, and locals engaged in Trivia. By this point, I just wanted to fuel my stomach, head back to my hotel, and finish up some work. Although my quick stint in the wilderness had revived me slightly, my body was numb.
I ordered a gluten-free burger. I was impressed that this little place in the middle of nowhere offered gluten-free options. After eating and admiring this funky spot, off to my hotel I went…
