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Welcome to our outdoor activities section. Outdoor activities such as camping, hunting, fishing, etc. are a big part of a visit to West Virginia. From some of the finest whitewater rafting and fishing opportunities to excellent hunting, wonderful campgrounds and beautiful scenery, West Virginia has it all. Also, please take a look at our hunting and fishing articles by using the link to the right. |
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Page 1 of 5Appalachian Trail Conference
799 Washington Street * Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 * (304)535-6331
www.appalachiantrail.org
The Appalachian Trail Conference is a private, volunteer-based nonprofit organization, dedicated since 1925 to building, protecting, and managing the Appalachian Trail for the public.
From Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in Georgia, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail wanders the ridges and valleys of the Appalachian range for more than 2,168 miles.
Bulltown Historic Area
Burnsville Lake * Burnsville, WV 26335 * (304)452-8170
www.lrh.usace.army.mil/or/burnsville/
THE BULLTOWN HISTORIC AREA INCLUDES A CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELD, A HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE VISITOR CENTER, AN INTERPRETIVE TRAIL, A SECTION OF THE WESTON-GAULEY TURNPIKE, THE CUNNINGHAM FARMSTEAD, SEVERAL HISTORIC HOMES, A LOG CATHOLIC CHURCH, PARKING FACILITIES, AND RESTROOMS. THE BULLTOWN HISTORIC AREA IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AT THE ENTRANCE TO BULLTOWN CAMPGROUND. ACTIVITIES ARE HELD DAILY DURING THE CAMPING SEASON FOR ALL AGES. COME BY FOR AN EDUCATIONAL AND FUN EXPERIENCE!Cantrell Ultimate Rafting
* , WV * (304)466-0595
www.ultimaterafting.com
With over 20 years of experience in rafting the white water rivers of West Virginia, you can be assured that our top priority is your safety. We use only quality gear and employ qualified, skilled rafting guides. But because we're a small family owned company, you'll receive the personal and individual attention you desire and deserve. We're here to help make your West Virginia vacation a memorable experience, that's exciting, relaxing, and fun! Canyon Rim Ranch
RR 1, 601B * Fayetteville, WV 25840 * (304)574-3111
www.canyonrimranch.com
Like to take a horseback ride through some of the most beautiful
Scenery in the East's 'Grand Canyon'.....go whitewater rafting on two of the country's best known rivers.....take an ATV ride through the hills of "Wild & Wonderful" West Virginia..... take a nature hike.....try your hand at landing a trout or small-mouth bass from one of the mountain lakes or rivers....? Then welcome to Canyon Rim Ranch!
Are we having fun yet?Cranberry Wilderness
* Cranberry Glades, WV *
www.fs.fed.us/r9/mnf/sp/cranberrywilderness.html
The area was still in pristine condition when the Cherry River Boom and Lumber Company acquired it near the turn of the century. Prior to that, the area was difficult to get into and not desirable for homesteading. The advent of railroads into West Virginia, and particularly the Shea engine, which could handle steep grades, spelled doom to the old growth timber. By 1930, the area that is now Cranberry Wilderness was completely logged, and the valuable timber had been hauled to Richwood. Wildfires burned over much of the area following the logging operations. The Forest Service purchased this area in 1934 as part of a 153,000 acre tract that the lumber company was more than willing to sell. The Civilian Conservation Corps converted some of the old railroad grades to Forest Service roads, but they remained closed to public motorized use as part of the Cranberry Backcountry. The area was designated into the National Wilderness Preservation System in 1983 by the Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia, Land Designations Law.
Cranberry Wilderness is 35,864 acres in size. Trails are neither signed nor blazed, although rock cairns are occasionally provided in areas that may appear confusing. Deadfall trees are not cut out of the trails unless going around them will cause unacceptable environmental impacts. In some areas, exposed culverts that present a hazard either to public safety or environmental conditions have been or will be removed. Please, don't disturb or remove the artifacts of previous occupation. Those spikes, chunks of metal, old glass, etc. are part of our heritage. They are our connection to the past; where we came from, who we were and are, and a mark of the effort it took to settle a country. Leave them for others to enjoy.
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