Hardy County
Shopping in Hardy County can be a unique experience.
Farm to Markets Hardy County is the largest agricultural- producing county inWest Virginia, and the garden andmeat markets here provide plenty of evidence.The nonprofit WardensvilleGardenMarket , located on Route 259, is growing food and real community goodness. Abakery, market, farm, and soon-to-launch restaurant and production kitchen all provide life experiences for local students and generate income for the nonprofit. wardensvillegardenmarket.org If you are looking for pastured pork and grass-fed beef, Watermark Farms sells it. TheWhite BarnFarm Market, located at 1433U.S. Highway 220 inMoorefield, provides local farm- fresh produce, West Virginia–made products and beef from South Branch Meat & Cattle Company . Buena Vista Farm offers strawberries and asparagus as well as a range of fresh produce and a great pumpkin patch in October. And the Lost River Farmers Market , has everything you need for the weekend, from locally raised produce to delicious baked goods for humans and dogs alike.
South Fork General Store at Peru First of all, this charming store is in Peru. Before you go, practice saying Peru: “Pea-rew.” Located near the South Fork of the South Branch of the Potomac River, the store offers a healthy dose of nostalgia and some seriously good burgers. “South Fork General Store” on Facebook Lost River Trading Post You can’t miss Lost River Trading Post and its Grasshopper Gallery—just look for their signature bright orange cow. This modern mountain general store offers American-made products, local handcrafted items, antiques, food, and craft beverages. @lostrivertradingpost on Facebook
Lost River General Store This modern general store in Lost River is filled with an outstanding collection of American and local handcrafts as well as carefully selected wines and artisan beers. It’s so charming that you might want to spend the night. Lucky for you, the owners operate the Inn at Lost River next door. theinnatlostriver.com Lost River Artisans Marketplace If you visit the Lost River Valley anytime between mid- April and early December, you’re likely to find artisans demonstrating their talents. You can purchase from a selection of regionally crafted items in the shop, or see the historic Tusing barn loom in the Lost River Museum. lostrivercraft.com
w Trout Pond Recreation Area
cool waters. This manmade 17-acre lake is perfect for boating. Trout Pond, home to native brook trout, was created from a large sinkhole fed by a stream and is the only natural lake inWest Virginia. Hike the Trout Pond Loop Trail, an easy 4-mile excursion, with an optional 2-mile side route, to an overlook of Rock Cliff Lake. For a more challenging hike, a connecting trail provides a steep climb up Long and Devil’s Hole mountains. Campsites are available and come with a campfire ring and picnic table, and some have electric hookups.
The GeorgeWashington National Forest skates alongWest Virginia’s border with Virginia and slips into the state in a couple of counties—including Hardy County, where you’ll find the Trout Pond Recreation Area. Situated in the hills east of Lost River, approximately 13 miles fromWardensville, this area is home to two beautiful lakes: Rock Cliff Lake and Trout Pond. No need to head to the ocean to relax on a sandy beach. You can sunbathe on Rock Cliff Lake’s sandy mountain beach. Or fish for stocked trout while kids splash in the
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