Quick Summary: West Virginia is a mountainous tree-covered state with beautiful natural mountain scenery, outdoor activities, great parks, and a deep historical and cultural heritage. The area surrounding the New River as well as the state’s other national and state parks offer a wide range of destinations to choose from. The historic town of Harpers Ferry lives on as a historical park with several living history museums.


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Charleston

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Morgantown

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New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

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Parkersburg

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Wheeling

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Bluefield

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Martinsburg

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Princeton

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Huntington

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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

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Blackwater Falls State Park

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Ritter Park

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Grandview State Park, WV

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Coopers Rock State Forest

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Berkeley Springs State Park

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Babcock State Park, West Virginia

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Hawks Nest State Park

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Tu-Endie-Wei State Park

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Kanawha Falls

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Appalachian National Scenic Trail

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Cathedral Falls, West Virginia

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Monongahela National Forest

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The Greenbrier River Trail

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Thurmond

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