It is getting pretty cold here, 28F overnight last night and we woke to a very heavy frost. We are glad for the full hookup site and a little heat. We dawdle heading out to explore until the sun comes out bright and the temp nears 40. Our destination is Blackwater Falls State park near Davis and it was 22F there this morning. Fall colors are pretty muted this year but it is still a beautiful drive and we spot deer along the way. We also spot a pile of snow in the median.
Our first stop is the WV Highlands Artisan Gallery in Davis. I could have bought a dozen things…pottery, leatherwork, textiles, baskets, woodwork…I settled for just one item. Lucky person whoever’s name I get this Christmas!

On to the park. Stairs lead to a dramatic view of the falls that is made all the more impressive by the roar of the falling water. In shaded areas icicles hang from vegetation and the decking is coated with frost. We are dressed pretty warmly but are soon moving on to more overlooks and falls with warming time in the car. Since we are here, we have to check out the rustic lodge. Since it is noon, we have to stay for lunch (those sandwiches in the backpack will keep till tomorrow). BBQ is their thing. Kent’s pulled pork was tasty and my tomato basil soup hit the spot.

We end the day with a walk down Main Street of Thomas WV checking out a sampling of the shops and admiring the old buildings. I am surprised to see that it is not Farmers and Merchants Bank here, it is Miners and Merchants. I should have guessed.