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South
Branch of the Potomac
The South Branch of the famed
Potomac River is a tremendous
canoeing river. The "Trough"
area of the Potomac offers
incredible scenery (American
bald eagle sightings are
frequent!) and challenging
rapids and pools ranging from
class I to III.
The Potomac
Eagle
Billed as "the train where
eagles fly," the Potomac Eagle
rarely disappoints. Passengers
are treated to glimpses of
American Bald Eagles soaring
overhead or nesting on more than
90% of the excursions taken. The
three-hour narrated trip winds
through idyllic pasture fields
filled with native wildflowers
and farms dating to the early
1700s and the visually striking,
narrow river valley known as
"The Trough."
Dolly sods
wilderness
 The
Dolly Sods Scenic Area was
created in 1970 to protect the
unique scenic qualities of the
area north of Forest Road 19.
Today approximately 2,000 acres
along Forest Road 75 is managed
by the US Forest Service as a
scenic area. The Dolly Sods
Scenic Area is the most
accessible and most visited part
of the Sods. Berry picking,
hunting and sightseeing are
popular pastimes here.
Spruce knob &
Seneca Rocks
Located south
of Elkins, WV. at the
intersection of routes 28 and
33, Seneca Rocks is a
world-class climbing area. Often
used by the military for
training, the rocks are also
popular with recreational
climbers and tourists alike. The
area offers trails, scenic
overlooks, horseback riding,
trout fishing, and camping in
addition to climbing.
Blackwater Falls
Beautiful Blackwater Falls,
located near Thomas and Davis,
WV. One of the most photographed
attractions in the state and a
popular trout fishing area.
Normally water levels are higher
than this photo, which was taken
during an unusually dry fall.
Hiking, camping, and a full
facility lodge with spectacular
views of Blackwater Canyon.
canaan valley
 Canaan
Valley,
is an oval shaped, bowl-like
valley in northeastern
Tucker County, West Virginia,
USA, containing extensive
wetlands and the headwaters
of the
Blackwater River, which
spills out of the valley at
Blackwater Falls. It is a
partially undeveloped and
well-known scenic attraction and
tourist draw, associated with
the
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
and the
Blackwater Falls State Park.
Smoke Holes
Like much of West Virginia and
the Potomac Highlands, the
history of Smoke Hole Caverns is
tied to the Seneca Indians.
These Native Americans used the
front section of the caverns to
smoke and preserve venison and
wild game. The slow burning
wood fires sent clouds of smoke
swirling out into the valley.
The scene was so common that
early settlers called the place
Smoke Hole.
Legend has it that during the
Civil War, gold bars and coins
were hidden in the Caverns
walls. To date, none have been
found. The many rooms and
secluded nature of the Caverns
were also the ideal place for
early settlers and immigrants to
make corn whisky after the war.
It is estimated that perhaps as
many as 20 stills operated at
one time. One has been
preserved for you.
Write
up courtesy of Grant County
Chamber of Commerce.
Cass Scenic Railroad
Nestled in the mountains of West Virginia, Cass Scenic Railroad State Park offers excursions that transport you back in time to relive an era when steam-driven locomotives were an essential part of everyday life. Trips to Cass are filled with rich histories of the past, unparalleled views of a vast wilderness area, and close-up encounters with the sights and sounds of original steam-
driven
locomotives.
Courtesy of
cassrailroad.com
harpers ferry
Harpers Ferry
is a historic town in
Jefferson County,
West Virginia. It is
situated at the
confluence of the
Potomac and
Shenandoah Rivers where the
U.S. states of
Maryland,
Virginia, and
West Virginia meet. The town
is located on a low lying
flood plain created by the
two rivers, it is thus
surrounded by higher ground on
all sides. Historically, Harpers
Ferry is best known for
John Brown's raid on
the Armory in 1859 and its
role in the
American Civil War.
Courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpers_Ferry |
