This Is Our West Virginia

A montage showing aspects of life in West Virginian in 2009. From employment to enjoyment, these glimpses of West Virginian culture and geography make up who we are and what we do. Sponsored by the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, produced by Charles Ryan Associates.

[@MechaBlazeEagle]

Thanks for showing everyone how great our state is! Much appreciated! Long live WV & it's citizens!!

[@Anonymoose]

VERY well done. I was born and raised in West Virginia, moved to Florida many years ago, but my sister still lives there, in the home where we grew up. She sent me this vid. It stirs some fond memories.

[@bulldawgbob]

My wife is from Pendleton County WV. I think West Virginia is America's best kept secret. It is a beautiful place.

[@joyce420]

I live in Florida now, but I'm always proud to say I was born in Parkersburg, W.V. This video captures the true beauty of wild, wonderful West Virginia, although it's better to see in person. I've been to many of the places in the video, and a lot not shown, such as Hawk's Nest, Blackwater Falls, just to name a few. Maybe there could be a sequel. Thank you.

[@Marcwigham]

Fabulous state. I'm from England and have been visiting extended family since 2002

[@MissAlanna90]

West Virginia: I've lived here all my life, and I'll never move away.

[@Marcwigham]

I first visted (from Newcastle,England) in 2002 to see my wifes family in Winfield ,near Charleston. The State is beautiful, miles of forested mountains, rivers and startling sites. Try the whitewater rafting, hunting etc and you must try Hillbilly Hotdogs'near Huntington. My son and I tripped from there to North carolina, Smith Mountain lake, the Blue ridge parkway and around Fraziers bottom. You can also still witness the strong confederacy...wow and moonshine! It's inspirational. Marc

[@mrseriouse]

Born and raised there. Nicest people in the nation - and I've been all over the country.

[@oldsteinar]

Mountaineers Are Always Free!! God bless the good people of the State of West Virginia. Gramps

[@TripFilms]

I drove through WV on a cross country road trip and it was beautiful.

[@HasBeenHometownDJ]

Moved away from Wheeling almost 40 years ago. There hasn't been a day that I haven't missed it. I'm a Hillbilly at heart.

[@wvgrl1992]

its beautiful lol it hits it right on the nose and i hate how ppl say wv ppl r backwards and r not right but they really need to take a look around and realize how much history and beauty this place has sooooo i wanna say thanks for making this video ok and sincerest wishest, a fellow wv girl :)

[@rebe12354]

I might be coming out to WV from California to work as a rive rafting guide. THis video sure makes me wanna jump on it

[@Marcwigham]

@JAMamation Go there, we have family in Winfield, near Charleston and the first time I visted I'd never really heard of the place. It's magnificant, beautiful scenary, almost untouched. The people are fabulous and very down to earth, they really do welcome Brits. You will see some of Dixie still existing, especially in the South parts. A recommendation: take the kids to 'Hillbilly Hotdogs' near Huntington, they have a website...nothing in Britain equals it.

[@MORALSDOGMA]

I say let the people stereotype west virginia. When I lived in Florida for 12 years I heard the stereotypes a lot as well. It keeps the state preserved from mass amounts of people moving here in return keeps out the rubbish along with that. I wish this video was uploaded in HD otherwise $.5 stars great job!

[@nivloccm]

Very cool video. One thing not shown in the video is the Zip Line Tours, which is extremely awsome.

[@mortonrml]

Thats our Great State alright WILD AND WONDERFUL. and ofcourse its ALMOST HEAVEN too :)

[@bemahfriend]

im from los angeles, southern california and i think from this video WV looks cute :) i love the small town stuff so much! :D maybe one day i can visit hmm

[@beautifuljesus]

I was born in KY but moved to WV when I was 4 so I consider myself born and raised in WV. I currently live in TN and never knew how much I liked WV until I moved away. I'll be back one day to stay...when, I'm not sure, but one day.

[@wvhighland]

This is one well done video. Great job!

[@LocalRailfan]

Also, West Virginians are some of the nicest people I have ever met, can't wait to come back in 2 days!

[@JAMamation]

west virginia

[@LindsayandMeghanWoo]

West Virginia truly is great. My Father emailed to me, and it's amazing! I always thought WV Sucked ! Haha

[@buddy7862001]

Heaven on earth

[@songbirdfeeder]

daileypj--Yes! Once a year, on Bridge Day in October, people can jump off the New River Gorge Bridge with parachutes.

[@myhrtisnwv]

Now I'm homesick......

[@babyford64]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@CottenCandyFckTart]

@golabomber thats why they call it "almost heaven"

[@mgb4tim]

agreeed!

[@biology1234]

yeah, its called Bridge Bay. and lots of people come together to jump off this one brigde.

[@SuperMulticody10]

i live in wv and i love it here

[@canadianlover124]

Awesome :D. I love WV.

[@CottenCandyFckTart]

@bemahfriend you may never leave. :)

[@TheFreeMountaineer]

@MxRider710 You better believe it!

[@luv2dream09]

i love this video. l think west virgina is the nicest state ever and i just dont understand how people from other states can judge us and they have never been here, for example "The people in west virgina are a bunch of hillbillies that dont go to collage

[@Zoth77]

A nice place to be "from"? Honestly, if you live here, you don't want anyone moving in anyway. We have just enough people, TYVM! ;-D But if you decide to move here, you'll be welcomed.