The Blue Ridge Mountains are noted for their bluish color. Trees in the mountain release isoprene into the atmosphere providing a bluish haze.

This is the state capital, located in the southern part of the state.

The Potomac River, known as "the nations river", runs through Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC.

Located in the eastern panhandle, Shepherdstown is a small town along the Potomac River. Across the bridge viewed here is the Maryland border.

Yum! One of West Virginia's tasty treats, the pepperoni roll. It's a pepperoni stick smothered in marinara sauce, and finally wrapped in delicious dough.

The mountaineer is the mascot of West Virginia University - a symbol that represents the people of West Virginia.