Yep! I was criticized in another comment because I said there was nothing to do there. They are obviously not a regular viewer of mine. Of course, I could make a fire, widdle wood, sit in a rocking chair, meditate, forest bathe, or sleep in.... but that is not how I wanted to enjoy this particular location. Too much to see and do than stay in 1 place for too long. But if that's how someone else chooses to spend their time in nature, good for them. I chose to spend my time differently. Sorry, just had to get that out there. ~RVA~

That state park is like driving into a fairytale. As soon as you drive through the gates of the State Park in enter in it’s like you’re in a fairytale with all of the evergreen trees that you’re surrounded by. Great cabins there, and you can’t beat the hiking.

Aww thanks. Its hard to make a bad view when the scenery is so beautiful. Love WV ~RVA~

Thanks a whole bunch Ronnie! This spot is so darn special. This view will forever be etched in my mind. So glad you enjoyed it. ~RVA~

OMG Alan, get those gallstones taken care of. I still have to have more procedures done due to them. I have a stent inside another stint still in my common bile duct. They are going to try to remove both of them at the end of Sept. If they can't get the original one out (the one that broke in half and unraveled), I'll have to have a bypass. Fingers crossed. Thanks for checking out this video. Very much appreciated as always. ~RVA~

@@RVAHikerGirl - Fingers crossed everything goes well for you 🤞🍀

Thanks for stopping by the channel Andrew. So happy to hear this info provided in this video was helpful to you. Happy Trails. ~RVA~

Unfortunately, these national treasures are falling into disrepair due to a lack of funding. I love fire towers and frequent them everywhere I go. Be on the lookout for a video soon of me camping in the only firetower east of the Mississippi that allows this. Spectacular time! Thanks for stopping by Jason! ~RVA~

My favorite way to wake up in the morning, sit a spell, and have some good coffee. Happy girl with the simple pleasures in life. ~RVA~

Thank you so very much for your kind comment and for taking the time to watch. ~RVA~

@@RVAHikerGirl My pleasure dear friend 😊 see you again take care

I love me some Alan Metalman! Thanks so much for coming on over to check out my channel. I really appreciate it. Come back any time. ~RVA~

Absolutely I couldn't agree more. Being surrounded by so much green beauty and nature is what fills my soul. Love that park, and I am glad it wasn't busy both times I was there. It made the experience even better. Thanks a bunch for watching as always. ~RVA~

Yes, I paid for both cabins at this state park. Oh, I will have to go look at Alan's video. Double toilets is not for me, LOL! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. ~RVA~

@@RVAHikerGirl Thank you for responding to my silly inquiries. Yes, please check out Alan's (Metalman) latest video. He shouted out 3 women's channels in drop info in his description. Hopefully, Nicole(CA) recovered from her illness by now. I am glad to know those decent cabins exist in mountains. Look forward to the upcoming hike. 🙋‍♀🙋‍♀🛶🛶

Thanks so much Jillian! Firetowers are one of my fav things to seek out whether open or not. Love the history and the views when you can go up in them. Appreciate you watching this one. ~RVA~

Thank you, Dave! My fav view in the whole state so far. Incredible place. ~RVA~

Thank you! Very much appreciated. ~RVA~

That’s my hiking buddy I was out with. I meant besides us. But yes I see what you mean. 🤣 Very quiet and peaceful day on the trail.

I think there are various kinds of cabins, especially these days. Some cabins are truly luxurious with hot tubs and chandeliers. (That's not my thing). But the 2 cabins in this video are different with amenities. Primitive to me is no water, no electricity in an off-grid location. The ones in the main part of the park had water, and power and were among the other cabins. The camp store, horse stables, playgrounds, and picnic areas were close by. Both are great to stay in though. Nice hearing from you Ron. ~RVA~

@@RVAHikerGirl Wish me luck...gonna do the Va triple crown this weekend! Regarding the cabin.."in my mind".

I guess on the right day, I might have wanted to sit still and relax at that cabin more, but with so much to see in the beautiful state of WV, its hard for me not to want to just go go go! ~RVA~

I couldn't agree more. Thanks so much for stopping by the channel and checking out this video. Come back anytime. ~RVA~

You are so welcome! Lost River is so beautiful. As soon as you drive into the park, you are like in another universe. Its so lush and green. The cabins are amazing and those views! Hope you have a great time there. ~RVA

@@RVAHikerGirl I have relatives that live in that area and I have been to the park many times and even went horseback riding….just never hiked the trails. I am looking forward to that!

@@appalachianadventures1982 I want to go back and do the horseback riding. We saw a lot of riders on the trail. Looks like so much fun.

Thanks for stopping by the channel and checking out my latest video. Come back anytime to browse. I have 170 videos on the channel and add new ones every week. ~RVA~

You are right! Cabin means so many different things these days. Rustic and primitive to hot tubs and chandeliers. I like the rustic variation myself better. Ha Ha! ~RVA~

You are always welcome Gary. Man this place is special. Hardly anyone was around. I never saw a single person the whole 1st day I was there. That's crazy for all this park has to offer. ~RVA~

@@RVAHikerGirl and it's closer to me than where I'm going this weekend, North Fork Mountain.

You or me both in regards to those 2 pit toliets in the outhouse. Those are not my cup of tea at all. LOL! I'd rather go out in nature, thats always my 1st choice. Thanks Des for checking this video out, much appreciated. ~RVA~

Thanks for stopping by the channel to check out this video. Come back anytime. ~RVA~

Thank you! It's like a fairy tale walking through the woods there. Appreciate you stopping by. ~RVA~

Couldn't agree more! So happy you clicked on this video. Come back anytime. ~RVA~

It was too hot to sleep outside for this one. Finally, the temps are starting to cool down with Fall approaching. I'll be back in the tent from here on out. Well except for camping in the fire tower. I've been waiting for 3 years to camp there and its a 1 year waiting list. That video should be coming up soon. ~RVA~

@@RVAHikerGirl That sounds like great fun, I'll be on the lookout for your video! 😁

Hey John! I had footage of more deer, a fawn, and a red deer, but the video was getting a tad too long for my liking so I didn't include it. I'm a huge animal lover and talk to them all. ~RVA~

Thanks 👍 Very much appreciated. So happy you were about to stop by and check this one out. ~RVA~

Aww, thank you. Appreciate your comment so much! ~RVA~

I have been wanting to go horseback riding in the mountains for a while. I need to just plan it and do it! I am always hiking and camping and I forget thats a thing. I def will take a allergy pill when I saddle up. Thanks for watching Summer! ~RVA~

WV is just stunning in every direction you look. Love exploring the state. Thank you for stopping by the channel and watching. ~RVA~

Hey Hey Jason! My fav view in the state. I can only imagine how it will look in a few weeks when that Fall color hits right? ~RVA~

Good morning right back at ya! Had trouble uploading this video, so it was a little late coming out. It took almost 2 days to upload, and before that I had some storage issues trying to export it since it was such a big file. Behind the scenes of vlogging isn't always the most pleasant experience. But it finally is out and I can share this amazing place with everyone! Yes I can see how that antique stove would bring up memories of the big bad wolf and little red riding hood. I wish it was a bit cooler, I would have loved to made a fire in there. Not quite the season for that though. Come on Fall! ~RVA~

Sorry, you were confused. But there is not a lot to do at the primitive cabin. (It's more of a sit still and relax kind of place.) After hiking the Millers Run Trail, there are no other trails around that area that connect unless you hike back to the trailhead or rewalk the same trail again and again. I would have been up there for 2 days with no place to hike. I am not a sit still for long kind of person. So after speaking with the park ranger they offered to move me to a cabin down in the park for the 2nd night to be closer to some of the other trails. So I took them up on their offer. When I go to places I like to explore the area and see and do as much as I can, not just sit still in 1 place. I can assure you I did not take away an opportunity from anyone else. The park was virtually empty during the middle of the week. I never saw a single sole the whole 1st day I was there. Both primitive tent sites were open, and 3 of 4 of the Tentrr campsites were not being used. I would say maybe out of 27 to 30 cabins there, only 5 were rented. There were plenty of places for people to camp for the night all over the park. ~RVA~

Love that state park. It changes to a lush green oasis as soon as you enter the gates. So quiet and simply gorgeous.

Hey Robin! Thanks a bunch for the heads up. I have had the pink one for a year now and love it. Maybe the blue one next? LOL! Whats the saying when you find something that fits you right, buy 1 in every color? Ha Ha! Let me know how you like this jacket! ~RVA~

@@RVAHikerGirl I will. Only the pink was on sale so be interesting to see if they are introducing a new color. I’m really going out on a limb on the color. I’ve just recently started wearing brighter colors. I quit coloring my hair and with the natural gray / white color , my neutral colors make me look and feel so blah.

It happens. One minute your all alone and the next minute your not. 🤣

I actually was just there a few days ago and did it by horseback. $70 a person for 2 hrs at that state park. So fun. But hiking it’s 4.1 miles and 1,000 feet in elevation to the top.

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Do you mean in the cooking in the cabin? Of course. I use it in my tent and thats a much smaller space than a cabin with the doors and windows open. I actually had it set up on the stove top there in the kitchen.

Sorry I hike so many trails, and there are so many names of shelters, mountains, summits I do sometimes say the wrong name in error.

@@RVAHikerGirl no problem at all. Great video! You did great editing!