The sister towns of Petersburg and Moorefield sit in the center of the picturesque South Branch Valley characterized by historic farms and mansions and paralleled by misty, blue mountain ridges. Warm, hospitable, friendly describe these towns brimming with mountain heritage. To the east in Hardy County, the Lost River begins as a tiny run near the villages of Lost City and Lost River, growing larger as it passes by Lost River State Park then, near Wardensville, disappears at Lost River Sinks only to emerge again to become the Cacapon River in Hampshire County, another popular canoeing and fishing spot. Along this route over 50,,000 acres in Hardy County belong to the George Washington National Forest. A system of marked trails and forest roads make for easy hiking and backpacking.
Recreation areas offer camping, fishing, and swimming opportunities.