Foliage Spotters - West Virginia
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Potomac Highlands
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The Allegheny
Mountains fill most of the southern and central portion of the
Potomac Highlands Region culminating at the state's highest
point, Spruce Knob, at 4,861 feet. This region is a four-season
vacation land. Outdoor activities rate highly here with great
downhill and cross-country skiing and snow boarding in the winter
months and then as the seasons come to warmth and sunshine,
there are water activities for all--fishing, swimming, boating
and whitewater rafting. There are nature trails, hiking and
biking trails, mountain climbing, rock climbing and scenic auto
routes. There are parks and camping, picnicking, and sports
activities. There are arts and crafts, antiqueing, shopping.
There are historic places, museums, and local art and local
culture. There is beauty in the mountains and countryside and
in the fall, unsurpassed foliage bursting upon the scene with
spectacular color. And last but not least, there are the friendly
people of this rugged land.
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Mountaineer Country
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The Mountaineer Country Region is a combination of rugged,
exhillerating outdoor activities and cultural and historic attractions
for those wanting more relaxing adventures. There are exciting
hiking and biking trails up mountains where panoramic sights
are worth the effort. There is wild whitewater rafting that
will get the adrenalin soaring. There are auto routes offering
vistas of beautiful countyside and in the fall the brilliance
of the foliage that will take your breath away. There is history
here and up-to-date amenities. There are covered bridges with
almost half the state's 17 covered bridges in this region. There
is fine dining, shopping, and cultural events. In other words
there is much to see and much to do while you vacation here
or if you are just passing through. If you're just passing through,
take your time, you just may decide to stay awhile and you'd
be most welcome.
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Northern Panhandle
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The Northern
Panhandle Region in the northwest corner of the state juts up
like a finger signifying #1 and to its residences it is. Home
to Wheeling where: the last battle of the Revolution was fought
in 1782 at Fort Henry; the first suspension bridge over the
Ohio River built in 1849; the "Jamboree USA" country
broadcast each Saturday night throughout the US and Canada over
radio station WWVA; site of statehood conventions, and a flower
spectacle where 50,000 tulips bloom from spring to autumn. American
history and ancient history sites dot the region. Museums, parks,
camping, shopping, antiques, and outdoor activities provide
a varied and interesting list of things to do and see during
your stay in the panhandle.
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Mid-Ohio Valley
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The Mid-Ohio
Valley Region doesn't boast of big city entertainment and hubbub,
spectacular vistas, or large theme/amusement parks. It does
boast of its small towns, its history, its friendly people,
its relaxing atmosphere, its green landscape, its gems of glass
works, museums, world's oldest Five-and-dime store, gourmet
chocolate factory and its river towns. Outdoor activities such
as hiking, biking, hunting, fishing and picnicking abound. Vacation
at a relaxing pace, ride a steamboat, motor through the lush
countryside, make new frinds--all this and you will have a memorable
time in this region.
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Moutain Lakes
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As the name
implies, this region has mountains and five major lakes comprising
more than 8,400 acres for great water activities. The region
has 60,000 acres of wildlife management providing an excellent
opportunity to view nature and its wildlife occupants. The region
is rich in Civil War History. Antiques and hand crafts abound.
While the region is rural, there are ample things to see and
do. While mostly geared for outdoor activities such as whitewater
rafting, river, pond and lake fishing and camping, one can still
relax in the homespun atmosphere the region projects. Take scenic
rides or walk around the towns and villages with their quaint
shops and meet some real nice people. So, come and stay awhile--you
will enjoy yourself.
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Metro Valley
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The Metro
Valley Region provides urban culture and rural casualness. The
state's largest cities are here including the state capital,
Charleston. Yet, what seems only a few steps away from the city's
activities, one finds themselves in the midst of rolling hills,
forests, flora and fauna, rivers, lakes and the rest of nature
in its purest form. The region has history, museums, antiques,
crafts, fine dining and shopping. For the sports-minded and
outdoors types, there are plenty of hiking and biking trails,
wildlife management areas, fishing, boating, hunting, picnicking
and camping. And, of course, the Hatfields and McCoys fought
their famed family feuds here. Take a river boat ride, point
your camera in any direction for memorable photos.
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New River/Greenbrier Valley
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The New
River/Greenbrier Valley Region has a varied character that provides
visitors, no matter their inclinations, with something to see
and do. For the outdoor enthusiasts there is skiing, whitewater
rafting, mountain climbing, rock climbing, hiking and biking
trails, hunting, fishing and camping. For others there are museums,
photo ops, covered bridges, antiques, shopping and historical
sites rich in Revolutionary and Civil War annals. There are
the coal mines and the Coal Heritage Trail. There are the resorts
around White Sulfur Springs for restful moments. There are state
parks and wildlife management areas where bear, elks, and deer
roam. So come here and ride the rivers and scenic auto routes,
climb the mountains, delve into history and enjoy yourselves.
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