I spent Monday through Thursday on a 970-mile expedition throughout West Virginia. My ultimate goal was Charleston, home of the West Virginia Power, a minor league baseball team affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
During the trip, I photographed Mail Pouch barns, Historical Markers, covered bridges, and country scenes along the way. Other stops included Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Upper Pleasant Creek Wildlife Management Area, and a stop along the Greenbrier River Trail at Anthony.
Monday night I stayed in Marlinton at the home of my niece, Rhonda, and her husband, Brett. It was great to see Rhonda and her family and spend some time with them.
During the trip, I photographed Mail Pouch barns, Historical Markers, covered bridges, and country scenes along the way. Other stops included Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Upper Pleasant Creek Wildlife Management Area, and a stop along the Greenbrier River Trail at Anthony.
Monday night I stayed in Marlinton at the home of my niece, Rhonda, and her husband, Brett. It was great to see Rhonda and her family and spend some time with them.
In the photo above, Rod Blackstone, "The Toastman," throws a piece of toast into the stands after an opposing batter strikes out. The Toastman is a fixture at West Virginia Power games at Appalachian Power Park in Charleston. With two strikes on the batter, Rod begins yelling, "Smell the toast!" or "Warm up the toaster!" After the strike out, led by The Toastman, fans seated in that area begin taunting the batter with cries of "You are toast! You are toast! You...Are...Toast!" Rod also excites the fans by holding up signs and leading the cheering for the Power players. It's an act not to be missed when in Charleston. Rod's day job is Assistant to the Mayor of the city.
Rhonda and me at a scenic overlook along the Highland Scenic Highway near Marlinton. The Highway is a 45-mile route that is part of the National Scenic Byways Program. It is located in the Monongehela National Forest. Nearby is the Cranberry Glades Botanical Area, where Rhonda and I went for a walk on the boardwalk through the bog. 
On our drive up to the Highland Scenic Highway, Rhonda and I were lucky enough to see a rainbow arching over this old schoolhouse. The building since has been put to use as a barn. 
Rhonda pointed out this barn to me on Monday evening on the way to the Highland Scenic Highway. The following morning, on my drive to a wildlife viewing area, it was shrouded in fog. When I stopped for a few photos, the hens were clucking inside it.
This Mail Pouch barn, one of a number that I photographed on the trip, is located a few miles west of Lewisburg on US 60. Goldenrod and Blue Vervain fill the field in front of the barn. 
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