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West Virginia Counties
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The first breathtaking glimpse of
the Potomac Highlands invites visitors to nestle with nature in
their own special ways. Skiers gather at the Highlands' downhill
and cross country ski areas. Mountain bikers come to take
advantage of the steep inclines at the Monongahela National
Forest, George Washington National Forest and Lost River State
Park. Whitewater fiends find a worthy challenge in the gnarly
little streams that become torrents with spring rains. Rock
climbers and spelunkers come to push their personal limits above
and below ground. And families come to share spectacular views
and cozy cabins in the woods. This outdoor recreation mecca and
scenic wonderland is waiting to be discovered by you.
Counties in
the Potomac Highlands...
Mineral | Hampshire | Grant | Hardy | Tucker | Pendleton | Randolph | Pocahontas
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Feel the tension slip away as you
cross the miles to picturesque towns nestled in rolling hills,
only a stone's throw away from the big city lights and bustle.
There's captivating history with Colonial and Civil War roots;
terrific shopping for antiques, crafts, contemporary housewares
and clothing; your choice of lodging at resorts, spas, bed and
breakfast inns and motels; relaxation and adventure on the
rivers, roads, raceways and golf courses; plus theater, cinema
and fine dining. Steeped in over 200 years of history, this
region of West Virginia will enchant one and all.
Counties in
the Eastern Panhandle ...
Morgan | Berkeley | Jefferson
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From peaceful farmlands and
historic towns to raging whitewater rivers, the New
River/Greenbrier Valley is a region of diversity. Resorts,
outdoor dramas, parks, natural wonders and amazing engineering
feats entice visitors to this busy area. Here scenic beauty and
wild rivers provide food for the soul as well as a feast for the
eye. There are incredible state parks, adventures awaiting on
the mild or wild whitewater of the region and hiking and biking
on rail trails or on the backroads and forests of your choice.
Explore the mountains and the valleys, the stunning scenery and
still untamed terrain, the old railroad towns and the new
centers of culture and commerce. Pick your own adventure at a
spectacular state park or succumb to the pampering of a
world-renowned spa.
Counties in
the Greenbrier Valley ...
Greenbrier | Fayette | Raleigh | Wyoming | McDowell | Mercer | Summers | Monroe
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Greeting visitors to West
Virginia's heartland are seemingly endless panoramas of
sparkling water, fresh air and lush, green mountains. Yes,
you'll come for the lakes, fresh air and mountains, but you'll
also enjoy the history here. Civil War history, that is, at
Stonewall Jackson's boyhood home, Bulltown and Carnifex Ferry
Battlefield State Park. You'll find no flashy monuments or
massive shopping malls in the Mountain Lakes Region, and hardly
any neon. Easily accessible, the region's rolling hills,
peaceful countryside and deep, clear waters offer adventure for
lovers of all kinds of outdoor activities.
Counties in the
Mountain Lakes ...
Clay | Gilmer | Braxton | Nicholas | Webster | Lewis | Upshur
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Start with the descendants of
European immigrants who came in the 19th and 20th centuries to
mine coal, lay railroads, cut timber and build factories. Add
the flock of mountain bikers, hikers, rafters, kayakers, rock
climbers and nature lovers who come for the mountains, rivers,
lakes and trails. The rolling hills of Mountaineer Country help
to preserve the area's rich mountain customs and old world
style. Parks and forests offer scenic overlooks and virgin
forests virtually untouched by mankind. Home to research,
development and academic tradition, the region is rich in
captivating cultural events, fairs, festivals and living history
programs.
Counties in
the Mountaineer Country ...
Doddridge | Harrison | Marion | Monongalia | Preston | Taylor | Barbour
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Steeped in a rich river and
railroad heritage, the sister cities of Charleston and
Huntington have burgeoned into metropolitan cultural centers
highlighting the arts, sophisticated nightlife, historic charm
and fine shopping and dining. It's the excitement of the city,
but just minutes away, history, nature, sports, recreation and
culture of coal await. Major festivals, cultural opportunities,
spectator sports, fine glassmaking and peaceful countrysides
contribute to the popularity of the Metro Valley.
Counties in the
Metro Valley ...
Mason | Putnam | Boone | Logan | Mingo | Wayne | Lincoln | Cabell
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Mid-Ohio Valley This region
features an intriguing blend between the western frontier of
1800 and the Victorian legacies of the nation's oil and gas
boom. Here country roads wind through the rolling foothills of
the Appalachian Mountains and past charming villages nestled
along the mighty Ohio River. This area that George Washington
once called Augusta is also rich in fine handicrafts, galleries,
festivals, parks and historic sites, all tempting to the
traveler. Add the natural opportunities to fish the rivers and
streams, hike and bike the miles of trails and back roads, hunt
the thousands of acres of wildlife areas and enjoy the serenity
of the unspoiled mountains, and you've found a spot filled with
natural and man-made pleasures.
Counties in the
Mid-Ohio Valley ...
Pleasants | Ritchie | Wood | Wirt | Jackson | Roane | Calhoun
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Hugging the Ohio River, this area
of the Northern Panhandle remembers its history: The ancient
Adena people who built a conical mound more than 2,000 years
ago; the pioneer families and adventurers making their way west
along the National Road; the boom that spawned extravagant
Victorian homes in Wheeling and Sistersville. Today, that
history melds with the new Northern Panhandle, as exciting as
those days long past, but now filled with the pleasures of
today; great country music, wonderful family resorts and parks,
outdoor adventure on the rivers, arts and culture, gracious
dining and accommodations.
Counties in
the Northern Panhandle ...
Hancock | Brooke | Ohio | Marshall | Wetzel | Tyler
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