When people ask me why I decided to move from San Francisco to WV, I tell them about the time I rode a double century (200 miles) from White Sulfur Springs to Snowshoe Mountain Resort and back in a day. The bike riding in WV blew my mind; it was amazing.
For these newest West Virginians, access to outdoor recreation opportunities was a driving factor in the decision to move. This is consistent with a recent study by Livability Media that found 45% of survey respondents started a new outdoor hobby during
