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What Happiness Sounds Like (when it doesn’t take too much to make you happy)

We wanted someplace quiet on a recent weekend, so we headed for Thomas, West Virginia, a former coal-mining community that’s now finding a second life as a low-key retreat in the mountains.

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Author launaPosted on November 28, 2022August 29, 2025Categories City Travel, HikingTags Thomas West Virginia hiking, Thomas West Virginia music, Thomas West Virginia weekend, West Virginia bluegrass, West Viriginia travel4 Comments on What Happiness Sounds Like (when it doesn’t take too much to make you happy)

Hello, I'm Launa. I write here about journeys without tours or guides, minimalism, public transportation, and what we're learning on our big field trip. I used to teach elementary school and now traveling full time with my husband and travel partner, Justin. Comments welcome!

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