ROXY TODD, BYLINE: The best time to see elk is sunrise and sunset ... over the mountains, a busload of tourists stops to take in the view at the western edge of Virginia's Appalachian coalfields.

Home to the Allegheny National Forest and a portion of the Appalachian Mountains, Pennsylvania offers breathtaking ... All ...

Bring your own fun, or stop by the Sunset Beach Marina to rent boats ... These spots have hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing terrain close enough that you can hit a hike in the morning ...