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
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
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