Monday Morning in Elkins

After a fine breakfast of waffles at the hotel, we walked to the depot and then to Judy's quilting temple. The official name of the temple is the Elkins Sewing Center - this shop is always on the agenda when we are traveling in Elkins.

We were uncertain as to our plans for the day until we saw this "sign". There in the road was a fork! This was probably the first time I actually saw the "fork in the road." The fork had been smashed but the tines were pointing toward the North. Decision made- we will take the northern mountain route to Parsons, on to Davis, and return to Elkins through Canaan Valley.

As we approached Thomas, the large wind powered generators came into view.

It seems we always have to stop and take a closer look at these turbines.

It was time for lunch when we ventured into Davis. This community in Tucker County was incorporated in 1889 and named for the family of Henry Gassaway Davis, a United States Senator from West Virginia, 1871-1883. Davis is the loftiest municipality in the state at an elevation of 3,099 feet above sea level. Davis is perhaps best known as a travel destination. Both Blackwater Falls State Park and Canaan Valley State Park are located nearby, as are Timberline and Canaan Valley ski resorts. The Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge is also located near Davis. The town is located in the northern Monongahela National Forest. Many shops, restaurants, and lodging facilities in David cater to visiting skiers and other tourists.

Little did we know that a tragedy was unfolding this day at nearby Dolly Sods. A Morgantown family has a autistic son (Jacob Allen - age 18) who is lost in this area. Search crews have been frantically searching for the fellow since Sunday. As of this morning, the lad has not been found. Our prayers go out to him and his family. We should also give thanks to the hundreds of volunteers involved in the search process.

Oh where shall we eat? This burrito establishment has a name that really calls to me. However, the good aroma coming from Sirianni's Cafe captured us! The folks at Sirianni's serve fresh pasta, salads, and entrees in an interesting atmosphere.

The screen door at Sirianni's is most interesting.

Judy is so content after a meal of gourmet pizza. Tomorrow you will see the fall colors that were on display in Canaan Valley.

NEWS UPDATE!

After four days, our lost 18 year old, Jacob Allen, has been found alive in the Dolly Sods area. HURRAY! What a blessing! Jacob was found at 2:15 on Thursday afternoon. First news indicates that he was in good shape.