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Let’s be honest: food is one of the best reasons to get out of the house and explore. Whether it’s the smell of fresh cornbread wafting through a West Virginia kitchen or the sizzle of a skillet on a roadside diner stove, food has this magical way of connecting us to a place, its people, and its stories. That’s why culinary travel experiences have become such a big deal lately. It’s not just about eating; it’s about living the culture through every bite. If you’ve ever found

If you really want to know a place, skip the fancy restaurants and find the nearest hot dog stand. America’s story isn’t written in boardrooms—it’s wrapped in paper, dripping mustard, and passed through a takeout window with a wink. Every region claims they do it best, and they’re all half-right. But here in the hills of West Virginia, at Coal Valley Bun Works, we know a truth that’s simple and sacred: a proper hot dog tells you everything about where it came from.

At Coal Valley Bun Works, we take hot dogs seriously (well, as serious as we are capable of being). Our West Virginia dog has all the...

Moundsville is a small town with a lot of character. It doesn’t try to be Pittsburgh or Wheeling. It’s proud of what it has which is history, mystery, outdoor beauty, and a local food scene that’s better than outsiders expect. Whether you’re in town for a day trip or a weekend, these five spots are worth the time.

Forget Deliverance. Appalachia isn’t a punchline. It’s a powerhouse. For too long, it has been defined by what it lacks: industry, opportunity, sophistication. That’s lazy thinking. Scratch the surface and you’ll find a region with deep creative reservoirs, unmatched resilience, and a cultural backbone that America leans on more than it admits.