The Atlas Obscura Guide To Alderson
2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Alderson, West Virginia
Updated October 19, 2023
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The Dark History of West Virginia in 9 Sites
The Rockies may be bigger, but there's something special—and sometimes spooky—about the Appalachians. With dense forest cover, long history, and the shadowy hollows ("hollers," locally), they seem at times to be full of secrets. In West Virginia, the mountains and hills hold tales and myths, and a lot of places that were used and then abandoned. If you get excited about the feel of a shiver down your spine, you'll find a lot to love.
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