Nearly four-fifths of West Virginia is covered in forest, and the lush, rolling Appalachian Mountains. The Ohio River runs along its western edge. This provides a lot of outdoor recreation, like hiking, bird-watching, canoeing, kayaking, skiing and fishing. The Ohio River runs along its western edge.

Take in a breath of fresh air in the great outdoors, kick back and relax. Find the perfect relaxing mountain getaway to unwind at places like Berkeley Springs State Park, Glade Springs Hotel & Conference Center, The Greenbrier resort, Stonewall Resort and The Woods Resort.

Whether you’re interested in a meandering walk in a state park, a daylong horseback ride in the country or a single-track mountain bike trek through the lush woodlands, the diversity of West Virginia’s terrain and breathtaking scenery are sure to delight you.

The median home cost in West Virginia is $109,100. Compared to the rest of the country, West Virginia's cost of living is 14.00% Lower than the U.S. average.