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This post was originally published on this siteScale the heights and plumb the depths of West Virginia’s natural beauty at geological gems found above and below the earth. Choose to scale these rocky wonders yourself—with more than 4,000 climbing routes for all experience levels as well as bouldering and multi-pitch courses. Or, embark on an expedition underground to West Virginia’s caves and caverns. However you decide to explore, you’ll walk away with memories that rock. Seneca Rocks In Pendleton County, Seneca Rocks’ dramatic white-gray formations are one of West Virginia’s best-known landmarks. Take a 1.3-mile hike to the peak to capture an unmatched view of the valley below. Ice Mountain Preserve Locals once raided this natural freezer in North River Mills for ice to make lemonade. In cooler weather, cold air sinks deep into Ice Mountain’s talus (the mass of boulders at the foot), causing ice to form. In warmer weather, cool air flows out of vents in the rocks, sustaining plants normally found much farther north. Two trails traverse this 150-acre preserve. Raven Rock One of the state’s northernmost gorge lookouts, this craggy peak juts hundreds of feet above the Cheat River. Start your adventure in Coopers Rock State

This post was originally published on this site West Virginia’s Capital City is currently experiencing a blossoming craft beer and beverage scene. Several new breweries and distilleries have opened for business in recent years all over Charleston. However, three of the closest breweries located just steps from each other on Summers Street have decided to join forces and take advantage of the growing popularity of locally produced beer. Brewer’s Row is the name of the newly created craft beer district in the heart of Charleston and is a collaboration between Fife Street Brewing, Short Story Brewing and Bad Shepard Beer Company to highlight each business and draw the attention of craft beer lovers from everywhere. Visitors wanting to get the full Brewer’s Row experience can get a passport from any of the businesses, get it stamped after trying a beer at each stop and then collect a Brewer’s Row themed pint glass. Fife Street Brewing Fife Street Brewing has quickly become a fan favorite for its beers whose names pay homage to the area, like the “Charlie West Coast IPA” and “Summers Street Wheat,” but also for their menu that has become most known for its creative and delicious grilled

This post was originally published on this site West Virginia’s Capital City is currently experiencing a blossoming craft beer and beverage scene. Several new breweries and distilleries have opened for business in recent years all over Charleston. However, three of the closest breweries located just steps from each other on Summers Street have decided to join forces and take advantage of the growing popularity of locally produced beer. Brewer’s Row is the name of the newly created craft beer district in the heart of Charleston and is a collaboration between Fife Street Brewing, Short Story Brewing and Bad Shepard Beer Company to highlight each business and draw the attention of craft beer lovers from everywhere. Visitors wanting to get the full Brewer’s Row experience can get a passport from any of the businesses, get it stamped after trying a beer at each stop and then collect a Brewer’s Row themed pint glass. Fife Street Brewing Fife Street Brewing has quickly become a fan favorite for its beers whose names pay homage to the area, like the “Charlie West Coast IPA” and “Summers Street Wheat,” but also for their menu that has become most known for its creative and delicious grilled

This post was originally published on this siteWhether you’re looking for serious, high-intensity water sports or you prefer to float, paddle and dive in peace, there’s a body of water in West Virginia that’s calling your name. Lively rivers, pristine lakes and wild water sports unlock plenty of opportunities to go with the flow. Go Full Force Class I-V rafting expeditions generate waves of lifelong memories when you ride the best whitewater in the country. Ready for adventurous, athletic pursuits on the waters of West Virginia? Look no further than these awesome whitewater opportunities in Almost Heaven. The New River may be the world’s second oldest, but you can make every trip feel like the first time by tackling a different stretch each visit. If you’re new to the rafting game or have kids along, ride the Class I–III Upper New River with ACE Adventure Resort or River Expeditions in Oak Hill. Both outfitters offer full-day excursions with a scenic lunch along the river. If you’re looking feeling a rush for unmatched world-class rafting, take on more than 25 Class II–IV rapids along the Lower New River with Adventures on the Gorge in Lansing. Come fall, rafting pros make pilgrimages