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Blackwater Falls State Park is named for the falls of the Blackwater River whose amber-colored waters plunge five stories then twist and tumble through an eight-mile long gorge. The "black" water is a result of tannic acid from fallen hemlock and red spruce needles. The falls are one of the most photographed sites in West Virginia. Blackwater lodge, cabins and restaurant are open year-round and welcome visitors to enjoy winter sled riding, spring greening, cool summer evenings, and autumn…
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Allegheny Mountains from the Highland Scenic Highway, West Virginia
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THOMAS, W.Va. — The Allegheny Mountains in eastern West Virginia grow treacherous in winter—and hardly more so than along the western front of that range, which bears the brunt of blizzards coming off the Monongahela Valley. In 1885, twenty-year-old James B. Helmick came face-to-face with the savagery of the Alleghenies while hunting on Backbone Mountain. His harrowing tale, which was recounted in the W.Va. Heritage Encyclopedia, captures the essence of life on the edge of a hostile…
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Allegheny Mountains from the Highland Scenic Highway, WV.
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These things invented in Kentucky are just a few of our state's many accomplishments. From education to food, we have really paved the way.
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The Allegheny National Forest (ANF) is a big place, it covers 514,000 acres. It has several beautiful areas and the forest is known for its giant boulders, cliffs, old growth forests, scenic strea…
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Pennsylvania. Allegheny Nat. Forest, Tionesta Overlook.
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Located in the mountains of Virginia, Douthat State Park features a stunning lake and beach that could rival the coast.
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