Winter Wonderland
24.05.12
TUCKER COUNTY, W.Va. — One of the snowiest places on the east coast
is tucked along the western edge of the Allegheny Mountains in West Virginia’s Tucker County.
A hidden gem anytime of the year, the region’s annual average of 60 inches of natural snowfall makes it a perfect destination for a mid-winter road trip.
Located off the snow-scraped winter path, Tucker County is worth the extra effort to get there. The 250-mile trip takes approximately a 4.5 hour drive by car and should be navigated with the help of a tried-and-true road map. GPS devices often lead their owners far astray from the populated areas and onto forest roads in the surrounding national forest and wilderness areas, which can be treacherous in winter weather.
“The Valley,” as Tucker County’s ski areas are known, is famous for its relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere.
“You are not going to a mega resort,” explains Bill Smith, Tucker County Tourism director. “You are going to two downhill areas and a premier cross country skiing area that is just focused on the sport.”
Source: Ironton Tribune