Out Sunday drive started with a walk around the Rail Trail in Star City, then when the temperatures rose, we went for our drive.

I realized when we came back from vacation that although I have been to lots of places in West Virginia, there are many many more places where I have not been. So I bought to WV guide books (one for scenic drives and the other an explorer’s guide) and decided it’s time to get to know my state better.

Our drive for last weekend, New River Gorge, was canceled by the brakes on the car acting wonky (we replaced the rotors and pads both on Wednesday) but this week–shiny new brakes in place–we took our first drive to some place I hadn’t been before.

Just a few miles outside of Westover is the only covered bridge in Monongalia county. It’s not actually in use anymore, and there’s a rather unattractive “modern” ridge running next to it, but it was a lovely drive.

Star City Rail Trail:

Dent’s Run Covered Bridge and Environs