MEDIA COVERAGE

Mercer County has been popping up in stories near and far. Travel writers, bloggers, and media outlets keep discovering the places, people, and experiences that make this corner of Appalachia worth the trip. Take a look at recent coverage and see how others are sharing the story.

2026

March

Newsweek – Abandoned Theme Park With Gruesome Past ‘One of World’s Most Haunted’ Sites

Forbes: 5 Beautiful Hikes That Belong On Every Traveler’s Bucket List

February

Business Insider: The Most Iconic Diner Every State

January

Blue Ridge Country: Slow Travel in 7 States

2025

December

Frederick News – Post : Regional towns get creative with NYE ‘ball’ drops

Yahoo Life: The 5 Most Charming Old-School Diners in the Appalachian Mountains

Southern Living: 8 Most Underrated Southern Destinations to Visit in 2026, According to Travel Experts

November

World Atlas: These 10 Towns in West Virginia with Outrageously Delicious Comfort Food

NewsBreak: Solar Power Hike and A Roller Coaster in Mercer County, this West Virginia Week

October

Islands: West Virginia’s ‘Gateway to the Mountains’ is a Fairytale Town With Friendly Vibes and Riverfront Views

Wvexplorer.com: Peak Fall Color in West Virginia: the science and spectacle of Appalachian autumn

September

Matador Network: This West Virginia Road Trip Stops at the State’s Most Haunted Places

Charleston Gazette-Mail: Best of Gazette-Mail:WV’s first mountain coaster zooms down Mercer County slopes

August

Home Stratosphere: 25 Secluded Towns in Southern West Virginia

Places.Travel: Almost Heaven: Discover West Virginia Iconic Swings

Islands: The Secret West Virginia Mountain Getaway Called ‘Nature’s Air-Conditioned City’ Promises Perfect Summer Weather

July

Forbes: Here’s Where To See The Guilded Age Across The United States

MSN: Mountain Coaster brings the thrills to West Viginia

DC News Now: Mountain Coaster brings the Thrills to Mercer County

June

Family Destinations Guide:The Underrated City in West Virginia To Retire On A Monthly Buget of $1,200 or Less

WV Living: Coal Country Crusin’ Road Trip

Adventure Mom: Top things to Do in Princeton, West Virginia

May

Adventure mom: Visit Millionaire Row and More in Bramwell, WV

World Atlas: 8 Coolest West Virginia Towns For A Summer Vacation in 2025

April

MSN – Step Inside America’s Most Terrifying Abandoned Places

NewsBreak: Ramp Festival and Lumberjack Show Returns to Camp Creek State Park

March

Only in Your State: 6 Hikes with the Best Sunset Views in West Virginia

World Atlas: 11 Best Places to Live in West Virginia in 2025

February

MSN: The 5 Best Speciality Museums in West Virginia Everyone Should Visit At Least Once

January

Southern Living: The 12 Best Retro Diners in The South

Explore.com: This Southeast State Park’s Four Campgrounds Will Satisfy Every Type of Camper