Mountaineer Country
The last and northern region of the state is Mountaineer Country. A great destination for sportsmen and nature lovers, it is home to many mountains, lakes, rivers, streams, and forests. Morgantown is the urban hub of this region and the location of West Virginia University. The college town supports plenty of boutiques, bookstores, galleries, and pubs, including the state's first brewpub. Whitewater enthusiasts make their way to the Cheat and Tygart rivers. During "Cheat Season" in the spring, rafters and kayakers ride exciting Class IV and V rapids down the Cheat River canyon. The Tygart has more diverse rapids ranging from Class I to V+, including Wells Falls, the most powerful drop to be found in the Monongahela River basin. Mountain bikers should not miss the 51-mile Caperton Trail that extends through most of the region. West Virginia is an ethnic melting pot, a treasury of history, an outdoor lovers paradise, with a friendly home-away-from-home atmosphere. |
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Skiing in West Virginia
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West Virginia is known as a great East Coast skiing destination. With the Allegheny Mountains crossing over the state, its no wonder that people choose to spend their ski vacations in one of the four resorts in the state.
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