

Barbour County - Covered bridges, river bends, and civil war stories that still feel close enough to touch
All 55: A West Virginia Road Trip by Tom Mullins
S1 · E1
Aug 10, 2026
10:58
Episode notes
This evergreen road-trip episode explores Barbour County, West Virginia, with stops
around Philippi, Belington, Junior; public places and landmarks including Philippi
Covered Bridge, Audra State Park, Tygart Valley River, Barbour County Historical Museum;
and recurring local rhythms such as Blue and Gray Reunion, county fair season, small-
town Christmas parades. The route favors parks, history, rivers, towns, and traditions
over time-sensitive businesses.
Keywords
West Virginia travel
Barbour County
Philippi
Philippi Covered Bridge
Audra State Park
Tygart Valley River
Appalachia
Belington
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