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If your idea of adventure involves rivers, parks and trails that move at their own pace, then let’s head to West Virginia. Here’s a look at six counties that make the state a top choice for hiking and outdoor trips.

In the heart of Eastern Kentucky, where coal once fueled the region’s economy, a new kind of energy is taking over—one fueled by passion, persistence and a whole lot of elbow grease. Welcome to Sugarcamp Mountain Trails, a rugged, hand-built trail system that’s quickly putting Prestonsburg on the national mountain biking map.

Sometimes the best adventures are the ones nobody else knows about. Across the U.S., quiet trails, hidden lakes, and tucked-away towns are calling travelers to unplug, explore, and just breathe. Hit the winding paths of the C&O Canal Towpath , where historic lock houses peek out from the trees and the river hums along with your footsteps. Or grab a paddle and glide through the still waters of Boundary Waters Canoe Area , where loons call out and the world feels miles away fro