West Virginia Executive Winter 2022 February 2022 | Page 73

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written by emily rice

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The Mountain State is well-known for its incredible beauty and outdoor adventures . While in Almost Heaven , visitors will find cozy mountain escapes among the rolling hills of Appalachia . Many have enjoyed West Virginia ’ s beauty through photographs and paintings for generations . However , West Virginia ’ s beauty is now more available to view than ever through social media .

On social media , images may be shared in seconds anywhere around the world . Through those images , more travelers are learning about the Mountain State . This was proven especially true when tourism in West Virginia grew exponentially at the beginning of the ongoing COVID-19
pandemic . Adventurers were searching for an escape from their quarantines , scrolling through their various social media feeds , perhaps even Instagram , where hundreds of thousands of travelers have shared photos of the beauty in the Mountain State with hashtags and links . These posts helped them find their escape in West Virginia . That is the power of social media ; the ability to share an image and connect someone to their best adventure yet .
With an influx of tourists in the state , West Virginia Executive looked at the statistics surrounding the sharing of the Mountain State via Instagram . Here , you will find the five most Instagrammable spots in West Virginia .

# harpersferry 122,026 posts

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Harpers Ferry is a town in West Virginia with winding paths through history . The location where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers meet , known as The Point , offers views of Maryland and Virginia . The Appalachian Trail Visitor Center has exhibits on the long-distance hiking trail .
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