West Virginia
Bluestone National Scenic River
Submitted by siteadmin on Sat, 02/07/2009 - 16:57Bluestone National Scenic River
c/o New River Gorge National River
P.O. Box 246
Glen Jean, WV 25846-0246
Phone: 304-465-0508
This scenic river preserves relatively unspoiled land in southwest West Virginia and contains natural and historic features of the Appalachian plateau. In its 10.5 miles the lower Bluestone River offers excellent fishing, hiking, boating, and scenery. Pipestem and Bluestone State Parks and Bluestone Wildlife Management Area are located along this segment of the river. NO FEDERAL FACILITIES.
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Submitted by siteadmin on Wed, 02/04/2009 - 22:18Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
1850 Dual Highway, Suite 100
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone: 301-714-2201
The park follows the route of the 184.5-mile canal along the Potomac River between Washington, D.C., and Cumberland, Maryland. The canal was built between 1828 and 1850.
Gauley River National Recreation Area
Submitted by siteadmin on Sat, 02/07/2009 - 16:57Gauley River National Recreation Area
c/o New River Gorge National River
P.O. Box 246
Glen Jean, WV 25846-0246
Phone: 304-465-0508
The 25.5 miles of the Gauley River and the 5.5 miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River contains several Class V+ rapids, making it one of the most adventurous whitewater boating rivers in the East. Both rivers also provide excellent fishing opportunities. LIMITED FEDERAL FACILITIES.
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Submitted by siteadmin on Sat, 02/07/2009 - 16:58Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
P.O. Box 65
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-0065
Phone: 304-535-6029
This town witnessed the arrival of the first successful American railroad, the first successful application of interchangeable parts, John Brown's attack on slavery, the largest surrender of Federal troops during the Civil War, education of former slaves, and the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement.
New River Gorge National River
Submitted by siteadmin on Sat, 02/07/2009 - 16:58New River Gorge National River
P.O. Box 246
Glen Jean, WV 25846-0246
Phone: 304-465-0508
A rugged, whitewater river, flowing northward through deep canyons, the New is among the oldest rivers on the continent. The free-flowing, 53-mile section from Hinton to Hawks Nest State Park is abundant in natural, scenic, historic, and recreational features.
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