West Virginia

According to ExistingCountries, most of the US state of West Virginia (WV) consists of mountains and rocks. It can be divided into two parts. To the east are the Appalachian Mountains and to the west is the Allegeheny Plateau. Rent a car to discover this special part of America; travel from the east to the Allegeheny Plateau, discovering picturesque villages and towns along the way. Cities like Morgantown, Charleston and Huntington are popular destinations. Harpers Ferry is a historically interesting village. In 1859, a revolt against slavery took place in this small place, with less than 300 inhabitants. This was led by white John Brown. The insurgents raided an arms depot in the city, but the uprising was doomed to failure. A few days later, John Brown was executed. You can now find everything about this event and the civil war in the Civil War Museum. To enjoy nature in the state you can visit the Monongahela National Forest. You can follow various car routes here to get through the forest. There are also hiking trails, some of which are very accessible. This would also allow children to walk along.