• Bluestone National Scenic River
  This scenic river preserves relatively unspoiled land in southern West Virginia and contains natural and historic features of the Appalachian plateau. In its 11 miles, the lower Bluestone River offers excellent warm water fishing, hiking, boating, and scenery.
  
  
• Gauley River National Recreation Area
  The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six 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 white water boating rivers in the east. Located between Summersville and Swiss, West Virginia.
  
  
• Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
  Throughout its history, Harpers Ferry has been the backdrop for remarkable and unparalleled events. Here, in one setting, several themes in the American story converge: Native Americans, industry and transportation, African-Americans, John Brown, the Civil War, and the natural environment. The park covers over 2,300 acres in the states of West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia.
  
  
• New River Gorge National River
  A rugged, white water river, flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. Located in southern West Virginia, New River Gorge National River was established in 1978 to preserve and protect 53 miles of the New River as a free-flowing waterway. This unit of the National Park System encompasses over 70,000 acres of land along the New River between the towns of Hinton and Fayetteville.
  
  
• West Virginia - State Parks
  A guide to the state parks of West Virginia.
  
  
• West Virginia State Parks
  The West Virginia State Park system is comprised of over 80,000 acres which have been set aside to protect regions of natural wonder, showcase scenic beauty, and preserve sites of historical significance in addition to recreational opportunities on 100,000 plus acres of state forest and wildlife management area property.
  
  

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