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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)

Hi, I'm Launa--join me on our inn-to-inn hikes! My partner Justin and I love this way to travel, and I give our detailed DIY itineraries--plus our lessons learned--to get others started planning their own self-guided adventures, no groups or tours needed. Let's go on a field trip! Comments welcome!

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For Justin's insights on personal finance, early retirement, and minimalism, go to Living the FIgh Life.

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