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West Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley - 9/14/2009 3:03:19 AM   
Missouri_Rebel


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Status: offline 		This weekend I took a whirlwind trip to Washington D.C. (32 hours driving for a 5 hour stay. Whew!) and crossed through some of the nicest real estate around. I've never been to West Virginia and through the Shenandoah Valley before, but I am now planning on a trip next year. The Mountains look great and the rivers look so inviting. What can be suggested as to activities while there? We enjoy hiking, rivers, fishing, Americana locals etc..

I also wanted to spend a lil time in Charleston WV. What attractions might you suggest for her?

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RE: West Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley - 9/14/2009 5:21:21 AM   
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Status: offline 		You could check out Harper's Ferry...a little Civil War history, nice shops, great views. It is also very close to the Antietam battlefield.

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RE: West Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley - 9/14/2009 12:14:29 PM   
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http://www.ctownraces.com/site/

in Charles Town, WV

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RE: West Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley - 9/14/2009 4:39:00 PM   
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Status: offline 		Do some searches for Harpers Ferry apple festival [which is fantastic], kayaking, plenty of Civil War sites within an easy drive and the appalacian trail for starters.

http://www.rivertrail.com/index.php

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RE: West Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley - 9/14/2009 6:52:22 PM   
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Status: offline 		When in West Virginia, you have to:

1) Visit Harper's Ferry - tremendous history and even a wife/girl friend will love the quaint beauty of this old town.
2) Canoeing/kayaking - try the South Fork of the Potomac in any of a number of places.
3) Seneca Rocks - spectacular mountain beauty and a really cool hike to an overlook.
4) Dolly Sods Wilderness - spectacular mountain beauty in a wilderness setting.

All of these places are in fairly close proximity to each other.

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RE: West Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley - 9/14/2009 7:57:23 PM   
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Status: offline 		The fall is a great time of year to visit West Virginia with the foliage changing colors. A few other suggestions would be Blackwater Falls State Park and Canaan Valley, they are very close to Seneca Rocks and Dolly Sods. Also if you plan on going to Virginia I would recommend taking the Skyline Drive. I think Luray Caverns is not that far away either though it's been a number of years since i've been there.

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RE: West Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley - 9/14/2009 9:23:09 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks for all the suggestions. I am going to look into each and every one during my trip planning.

What other rivers are navigable by canoe?  Other than marrying me, the missus isn't much of a risk taker so whitewater would be out of the question.

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RE: West Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley - 9/14/2009 10:31:49 PM   
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Status: offline 		Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland is about a 1 hour drive north of Blackwater Falls State Park. I believe they have boats and maybe cayaks and canoes for rent. It's a very large freshwater lake. Also a little farther west near the MD, West Virginian, and Pennsylvania borders is Ohiopyle State Park. It's a very pretty park near the Yough River. They have bike rentals and I think part of the river is Class I rapids, very gentle. Plenty of vendors renting rafts and guided trips too.

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