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New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
National Park
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New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

West Virginia

A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on…

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Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
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Appalachian National Scenic Trail

West Virginia

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,180+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild,…

Beech Fork Lake
recreation area
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Beech Fork Lake

West Virginia

Beech Fork Lake is a 720-acre lake in the hills of West Virginia with fishing, swimming and boating opportunit…

Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
recreation area
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Blue Ridge National Heritage Area

West Virginia

The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area is a place unlike any other on Earth, where ancient landscapes enchant t…

Bluestone Lake
Nat'l Recreation Area
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Bluestone Lake

West Virginia

Bluestone Dam spans the New River, forming Bluestone Lake, the third largest lake in West Virginia. With a 2,0…

Bluestone National Scenic River
Nat'l Recreation Area
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Bluestone National Scenic River

West Virginia

The Bluestone River and the rugged and ancient gorge it has carved is a richly diverse and scenic area of the …

Bluestone National Scenic River
National Park
Park

Bluestone National Scenic River

West Virginia

The Bluestone River and the rugged and ancient gorge it has carved is a richly diverse and scenic area of the …

Burnsville Lake
recreation area
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Burnsville Lake

West Virginia

There are numerous recreation opportunities at Burnsville Lake, including excellent hunting. At the Burnsville…

Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge
wildlife refuge
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Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge

West Virginia

Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge, the nation’s 500th was established on August 11, 1994, with the purcha…

Fort Necessity National Battlefield
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Fort Necessity National Battlefield

West Virginia

The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. This w…

Friendship Hill National Historic Site
National Monument
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Friendship Hill National Historic Site

West Virginia

Albert Gallatin is best remembered for his thirteen year tenure as Secretary of the Treasury during the Jeffer…

Gauley River National Recreation Area
Nat'l Recreation Area
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Gauley River National Recreation Area

West Virginia

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and…

Gauley River National Recreation Area
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Gauley River National Recreation Area

West Virginia

The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and…

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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

West Virginia

Find yourself at the confluence of history and nature. Experience John Brown's Raid, a flash point that ignite…

Jennings Randolph Lake
recreation area
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Jennings Randolph Lake

West Virginia

Jennings Randolph Lake provides opportunities for outdoor recreation including camping, fishing, swimming, hik…

Kanawha River - London Pool
Nat'l Recreation Area
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Kanawha River - London Pool

West Virginia

Provides a navigable channel to the head of navigation on the Kanawha River and principally serves the coal mi…

Kanawha River - Marmet Pool
recreation area
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Kanawha River - Marmet Pool

West Virginia

Provides a 9-ft navigable channel on the Kanawha River extending 15 miles to London Dam. Located at Belle, WV.

Kanawha River - Winfield Pool
recreation area
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Kanawha River - Winfield Pool

West Virginia

One of the essential navigation projects on the Kanawha River, used primarily for the shipment of coal and che…

Loyalhanna Lake
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Loyalhanna Lake

West Virginia

Set in an area of rugged, unspoiled scenery. From Saltsburg, 3/4 mi S on PA 981.

Monongahela National Forest
Nat'l Recreation Area
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Monongahela National Forest

West Virginia

Monongahela National Forest
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National Forest
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Monongahela National Forest

West Virginia

Known as the "birthplace of rivers," Monongahela National Forest gives rise to six major river systems -- the …

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Monongahela River - Opekiska Pool
recreation area
Park

Monongahela River - Opekiska Pool

West Virginia

Provides a pool that winds through the beautiful West Virginia mountains to Fairmont where the West Fork and T…

Moomaw Lake
Nat'l Recreation Area
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Moomaw Lake

West Virginia

Situated within the George Washington National Forest, recreation facilities are managed by the US Forest Serv…

Mosquito Creek Lake
Nat'l Recreation Area
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Mosquito Creek Lake

West Virginia

Mosquito Lake is renowned for its excellent walleye and crappie fishing. Anglers also have success catching bl…