Memorial Day Weekend in Wild & Wonderful, WV
It’s officially the unofficial start of the summer season, and there’s few places I’d rather spend it than in the Wild & Wonderful, West Virginia. From the tiny town of Lewisburg, WV to the peaceful Plum Orchard Lake, our Memorial Day was spent noshing on some of the best vegan food you’ve ever tasted and relaxing in the sunshine by the water. Let me explain:
Lost World Caverns and Lunch in Lewisburg, WV
About an hour from my mom’s home in Mount Hope area, WV, is the tiny town of Lewisburg. Dubbed the “Coolest Small-Town in America,” Lewisburg just happens to be one of my favorite places on earth, featuring the famous Lost World Caverns and a bustling downtown area full of boutiques, antiques, and eateries.
We headed out to Lewisburg yesterday, starting our day off by exploring the Lost World Caverns (which you can read about and view photos of here, since my cell-phone photos taken in the dark don’t do it much justice!), then headed downtown to enjoy a vegan lunch at The Wild Bean (one of my favorite cafés in the entire area!) We also enjoyed strolling in the downtown area and exploring all the shops, which our dog also enjoyed (since most places are very dog-friendly!)
Vegan pasta salad and a vegan Thai tofu wrap for lunch with some cold brew! Delicious and had great options for veg and non-veg customers alike at The Wild Bean.
A Peaceful Evening at Plum Orchard Lake
After an afternoon in Lewisburg, we headed back toward the Fayette/Raleigh County areas in search of some water to relax by. That said, we ended up at one of my favorite places from childhood: Plum Orchard Lake!
Wanting to avoid the crowd at Summersville and take in some real relaxation, Plum Orchard was perfect to enjoy a few brews by the water and just relax. Watching others (but not too many others) fishing and kayaking while we relaxed on the docks was so much fun, and it was a perfect end to our relaxing holiday weekend.
Hanging out by the banks of Plum Orchard Lake, WV.
West Virginia is an adventurous oasis in the summertime, and not to mention all the other things you can do in the Wild & Wonderful all summer long, from Fayetteville, WV to Summersville Lake and beyond!
So, what did you do this weekend? Did any other WV’ians spend it outdoors? Let’s discuss,
Xoxo, MM.