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West Virginia’s untamed woodlands, mountains, and clean flowing rivers, creeks, and streams attract visitors from across the United States. For the same reasons, it also offers plenty of recreational opportunities for its residents, including rafting, kayaking, hunting, trapping, fresh water fishing, camping, and hiking. Its scenic railroads that snake through the green, rolling hills of the Appalachians offer something new to see at every turn, especially during the different seasons. Downhill skiing is also popular in the winter months. And there’s no lack of cultural events, including the Bourbonsville Fall Festival, the Paw Paw Festival, the Mason Dixon Festival, and the Clay County Golden Delicious Festival, just to name a few. Homemade apple pies, yum! Its numerous Civil War reenactments let folks travel back in time witness the rivalry of the blue and the gray, while teaching both young and old the struggles and triumphs that led to the birth of our great nation. And if you haven’t seen New River Gorge Bridge, the longest steel arched bridge in the world; Organ Cave, the third largest cave in the States; the hot natural spas of Berkeley Springs; and picturesque Kanawha Falls, you’re really missing out. You don’t have travel far within its borders to see what the best of The Mountain State really has to offer. |
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| All About Alaska |
When I think of Alaska I think of a cold barren place with lots of ice and snow, and maybe some igloos. Apparently there is more to Alaska than I thought. Located in the upper northwest region of the North American continent, Alaska is the largest U.S. state by area (larger than the combined area of the next 3 largest states: Texas, California, and Montana) and one of the wealthiest and most racially diverse. Go figure! Alaska is actually quite a beautiful place with 17 of the top 20 highest peaks in the United States. The icy state also boasts natural wonders like the Yukon River, the third longest river in the U.S. and glaciers like Malaspina the largest in the state. According to the official state website there are three big misconceptions about Alaska. Weather is the #1 misconception. Over a third of all vacation/pleasure visitors found the weather better than expected. During the summer, average daytime temperatures throughout the state range from the 60s to the 90s. Road conditions are usually better than expected. Almost the entire length of the Alaska Highway is asphalt-surfaced, and approximately half of the roads in the state’s highway system are paved. The third misconception is price. Contrary to popular belief, prices throughout Alaska are generally quite reasonable. Who knew Alaska could be so pleasant? Next time, I take a vacation I just go to Alaska. It sure sounds a like a great place with plenty of natural wonders to take in.
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| A trip to West Virginia, dubbed The Mountain State, is truly a walk on the wild side, thanks to its untamed wilderness of woodlands, mountains, and clean flowing rivers, creeks, and streams where rafting, kayaking, boating, tubing, hunting, trapping, and fresh water fishing bring in people from all over the country and beyond. Its unique blend of local arts, crafts, and music are sure to amaze and entertain, as is its long heritage as a coal producing capital, and its extensive system of scenic railroads that snake through the green, rolling hills of the Appalachian Mountains. Many of its small town gems offer quaint bed and breakfasts, family-owned inns, cozy cabins, and down-home cooking, as well as camping and hiking opportunities. Downhill skiing and snowboarding are also popular activities during the winter months. West Virginians are also famous for their festivals, like the Bourbonsville Fall Festival, the Paw Paw Festival, the Mason Dixon Festival, and the Clay County Golden Delicious Festival, where you’ll taste some of the most delicious homemade apple pies in the country. And that’s only the tip of the iceberg. There are also several Civil War reenactments and battlefields throughout the state where visitors can travel back in time to witness the battles of the blue and the gray. Other sites include the New River Gorge Bridge, the longest steel arched bridge in the world; Organ Cave, the third largest cave in the States; the hot natural spas of Berkeley Springs; its many state and national parks, and picturesque Kanawha Falls. West Virgina, Mountain State, Mason Dixon, Clay County, Bourbonsville, Organ Cave, Golden Delicious, New River Gorge, Kanawha Falls, Berkeley Springs |