Travel Like a Local is a series of travel guidebooks written by local experts to help travelers explore new places like an insider. From learning about the culture and customs to finding the best restaurants and attractions, these guidebooks provide comprehensive information to ensure a hassle-free unforgettable journey. Each guidebook is packed with insider tips and recommendations, tailored specifically to the location, so you can make the most of your time and truly get to know the destination. With The Travel Like a Local Guidebooks you’ll get the most out of your travels. This is truly a fantastic resource for those who want to come explore the unique state of West Virginia. This travel guide paints a true picture of the interesting and beautiful places to come see in West Virginia. - MH Appreciate the light shined on WV in this book! - Deliliah Ruebush Exceptional overview of a beautiful state McBride did a wonderful job outlining various topics like getting around the mountain state, the history, people worth mentioning and more about wild & wonderful West Virginia. This is a book that takes you a step back from the busy, fast-paced life in our technologically advanced society, to a slower-paced, nature-involved, peaceful life that West Virginia locals know and love. As a West Virginia native, I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting to know a little more about West Virginia, or even a native! You will definitely learn something. Great job, McBride! - Josie Powell Rachel McBride is a United States military Veteran. She spent six years as an airborne Russian linguist in The United States Army. Given her previous profession, traveling is an immense passion of hers. She currently does freelance work as a writer and works in immigration advocacy. The author has an MFA in writing from Lindenwood University. Rachel now lives with her loving husband. West Virginia is Rachel's home state. Rachel grew up in the wild and wonderful state and has many fond memories of the area. She goes home, to almost heaven, every chance she gets. Some of her favorite memories of West Virginia are of playing in the woods as a child and horseback riding through the mountains. No matter where Rachel resides, she will always be a Mountaineer at heart. The author views this book as an extended love letter to her home state. The helpful information in this book is an accumulation of Rachel's joyful experiences growing up and traveling throughout the beautiful state of West Virginia and the experiences and hidden favorite gems of locals throughout the entire state.