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The Glade Creek Gristmill and Falls are the most photographed landmarks in the state of West Virginia. Babcock State Park follows this clear mountain trout stream on its dramatic six mile voyage to its confluence with the New River 1200 feet below.
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Fly-fishing at
the Tail waters of the Gauley River |
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Bridge
Day provides an opportunity for thousands of pedestrians to walk across
the New River Gorge Bridge. BASE jumpers leap from the middle of the bridge
and aim for a small patch of gravel on the side of the river. |
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The
Summersville CVB offices reside here in the Brown House, a stately mansion
near the center of town. The Brown House was recently restored to it's
original condition by the City of Summersville. |
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This
Civil War cannon is located along the entrance road to Carnifex Ferry
Battlefield State Park. Aside from it's historical significance, the park
contains large fields for sports and games, volley ball courts, play ground,
picnic areas and pavilions, three scenic overlooks, and a museum. |
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Hardman's
Hardware, located just north of the center of Summersville on Webster
Road, carries a little bit of everything from crafts to chainsaws. |
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The
Gauley River forms the southern border of Nicholas County. The river draws
worldwide acclaim for it's quality whitewater, and remote scenery. |
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This
is one of the views waiting for those who hike the Muddelty Creek Trail,
which starts in town near US 19 and finishes on the shores of Summersville
Lake. The multi-use trail was completed in 2003 by the City of Summersville.
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The
cliffs rising from the waters of Summersville Lake provide an unforgettable
climbing resource. There are thousands of different rock climbing routes
waiting to be explored here on the lake and surrounding area. |
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An
aerial view of Long Point on Summersville Lake provides an interesting
view of the crystal clear water and sandstone cliffs. A hiking trail leads
out to the tip of the point. |
Welcome to the Highland Scenic Highway, a beautiful corridor through West
Virginia's the Monongahela National Forest. |
Rafting with
Class IV on the Gauley River. |
Unknown kayaker playing on the Gauley River. |