--The Gesundheit Institute is a special place to camp and soothe your soul in the rural hills of West Virginia. The property is beautiful, the architecture is eclectic and whimsical, and the vibe is something like the late 60's to early-70's when many young people sought a simpler lifestyle, truly cared about the environment, and tried to make the world a better place.
--The campsites offer a fire ring and picnic table. There's potable water and an outdoor shower nearby.
--There are two trails to explore. A short hike will take you to a nice
waterfall. A longer hike takes you along a ridgetop...Both very peaceful. Beartown State Park is a short drive away and one of my "must-sees" with a boardwalk through some fascinating rock formations and crazy huge boulders.
--Civil War buffs can visit the Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park.
--Lewisburg, rated America's "Coolest Small Town, is about an hour away. Hillsboro, birthplace of author Pearl S. Buck, is about a 15-minute drive away and provided me with a strong phone signal.
--Oak, his wife, and children are delightful and the rest of the residents and staff are super friendly. Beware that Oak has a good guard dog. She's not vicious, but she does her job and barks at strangers, so expect a noisy greeting whenever she's out and about.