West Virginia
West Virginia State has a fascinating history. The caretakers
of West Virginia's rich history bring the past to life for visitors
through Civil War re-enactments, historic dramas and theater productions,
the preservation of historic sites, and the careful retelling of
events that have affected the state and the nation. Some of the
nation's finest crafters and Appalachia's best storytellers call
West Virginia home.
Outdoor lovers call West Virginia the outdoor recreation capital
of the East. That’s not an exaggeration, considering the
Mountain State’s world-famous whitewater rivers, challenging
mountain bike terrain, extensive trail system, great skiing, fantastic
hunting and fishing, massive state and national parklands and the
most extensive wilderness areas in this part of the country.
Nearly 1.5 million acres of public land with deer, waterfowl and
small game are open to hunting in the fall, when visitors swell
the number of hunters to about 400,000. In addition, more than
180 West Virginia streams are stocked with trout. A number of catch-and-release
and fly-fishing-only areas provide some of the best fly-fishing
in the east. Float trips offer a great way to fish for smallmouth
bass.
Finding the perfect West Virginia souvenir is easy and your search
for a unique gift is over. Try a handmade West Virginia item, from
world-famous glass and marbles to heirloom furniture and quilts.
Antique-hunters love the Mountain State, because each small-town
shop is bound to hold a hidden gem. We’ve got huge retail
malls and hopping downtown boutiques, too.
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