Bungee Jumping Coming To Harpers Ferry This Spring
A Canadian company plans to open a bungee jumping site at an abandoned quarry in Harpers Ferry this May.
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The Transient, Loud, Sparkly And Rowdy Culture Of Fall Boating In W.Va.
The chance of ending up in the water is higher in those rapids, McQueen said. He believes in the river mantra that a boater is always just in between swims.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNational Park Climbing Stewards Educate Climbers About Conservation And Etiquette
With the rise in the popularity of climbing in the region, the national park hired some ambassadors to educate climbers about climbing etiquette, conservation and safety.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSummersville Lake Becomes 36th State Park
Summersville Lake is now a state park, opening the possibility of new recreational activities like hiking and biking trails to the community of Nicholas County and tourists alike.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsSummersville Lake Provides Inland Scuba Destination
At any given time on weekends during the summer months, there are likely dozens of divers exploring the world beneath the waves at Summersville Lake in…
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September 3, 1966: Summersville Lake and Dam Dedicated
On September 3, 1966, President Lyndon Johnson traveled to Nicholas County to dedicate the Summersville Dam and Lake. With a summer pool stage of nearly…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Issues New Fish Consumption Advisories
West Virginia has updated its advisories for eating fish caught in lakes and rivers. The 2014 West Virginia Sport Fish Consumption Advisory removes limits…
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