Before the U.S. highway system, hundreds of thousands of short-term rentals served a growing class of American traveler.

These small towns in the Alleghenies of West Virginia and Pennsylvania are often overlooked but have many hidden gems.

In the first photo, Garner and her sister, Melissa Wylie, are seen holding hands with their mother, Patricia, as they walk in the city with the autumn sun kissing the back of their heads. Garner ...