When you choose a place to live and work, you're also choosing a lifestyle. In West Virginia, that means more of the simple pleasures. The breathtaking mountains and valleys, the boundless recreational and cultural activities, the warm people; they are all a way of life here.

West Virginia is refreshing, less complicated and has a true sense of community. Outdoor recreational opportunities are limitless with nearly 2,000 miles of wild water, alpine and nordic skiing, hiking and mountain biking. Lodges and campsites at the state's 150 campgrounds make weekend getaways inexpensive and easy. West Virginia's white water rafting and rock climbing rank among the best in the country and are only a short distance away from the Charleston area. And, for 16 consecutive years, West Virginia has had the lowest crime rate in the nation.

Charleston offers all the advantages of a metropolitan area. Yet it still has a friendly, hometown ambiance. Its highly efficient interstate system allows quick access to the entire Kanawha Valley and puts major eastern metropolitan areas within easy reach.

An Alphabetical and Subject Listing of West Virginia information