West Virginia hands down has the prettiest fall leaves out of all 50 states. Don't argue with me on this. This just goes to show West Virginia is called "Almost Heaven" for a reason. I have many fond memories in my home state and I'm proud to tell people this is where I come from. WV has many things to offer, especially during the fall time.

1. Haunted Attractions

October is my favorite month because WV has some amazing haunted attractions that are a must see for everyone wanting a little scare. The most well known are the Trans-Allegeny Lunatic Asylum, Fright Farm, and the West Virginia State Penitentiary located in Moundsville. I highly recommend the penitentiary because each year the haunted house inside changes, and also they donate a percent of their ticket sales to something. I know last year one of the things they donated to was Autism Speaks.

2. Hiking trails

Hiking in WV is available year round (except when it snows), and it's especially beautiful during the fall time when the leaves are changing colors. Some of the prettiest places to go hiking are New River Gorge, Blackwater Falls, and Coopers Rock.

3. Festivals

WV has around 40 festivals and craft shows throughout the state up until November. There's all kind of festivals that have to do with wine, pumpkins and other things. Some well known ones are the Mountain State Forest Festival, WV Pumpkin Festival, OglebayFest, Black Walnut Festival, and the New River Gorge Bridge Day.

Not only does WV offer all these attraction but it also has some of the most down to earth, kind people I've ever met. Unlike big cities, people go out of their way to help you. I've lost track of how many people have stopped to help me when my car has broke down or have went out of their way to hold doors open for me. I hope this fall season you come and visit WV. I promise you won't regret it.