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In this pictorial tribute to The Mountain State, photographers Lemasters and Shaluta skillfully capture the unique character and beauty of West Virginia, from the pristine forests in the Dolly Sods Wilderness to Class V river runs, from the fanciful New River Gorge Bridge to cardinals perched in snow-covered trees, from historic Civil War battle sites to Appalachians artisans.

Travel down West Virginia’s country roads with photographer Steve Shaluta and relish the view as he skillfully points his camera lens upon the state’s covered bridges. Shaluta’s photographs of the state and its seventeen remaining covered bridges are magnificent. They evoke images of a time gone by, when horses and wagons traveled these bridges to cross local creeks or do business at the mill. And so are they named: Herns Mill, Simpson Creek, Fish Creek, Hokes Mill, and so forth.

West Virginia is a land of striking contrasts and superlative beauty. From soaring mountains to deep canyons, from roaring waterfalls to placid alpine tarns, West Virginia's magnificent natural beauty is a wonder to behold. West Virginia Wonder and Light takes you on a photographic journey through the state, as seen through the eyes of acclaimed photographer Ian J. Plant. Inside you will see images of the most famous West Virginia scenic landmarks - Seneca Rocks, Blackwater Canyon, New River Gorge, Canaan Valley and Dolly Sods - as well as intimate views of this remarkable state.

Taking on the mountains of West Virginia with two wheels and a water bottle invites challenge. This book can help any mountain biker meet that challenge. Inside, you will find rides from throughout the state, for both beginners and experts. From the peaceful Williams River, to the expansive ridges of Lake Sherwood, to the cliffs at Bluestone River Canyon, the trails in this book are waiting for you! By Quarrier Press publishers.

Author Johnny Molloy has spent over 1,000 nights in the great outdoors — many of them here in the beautiful Mountain State — and in this book he’ll tell you exactly where to pitch your tent in the beautiful hills of West Virginia. Molloy gives you the lowdown on the state’s best campgrounds, rating each one for beauty, noise, privacy, security, spaciousness, and cleanliness. The Best in Tent Camping, West Virginia is well organized and easy-to-use, containing clear maps and tips on hiking and sightseeing near each campground.

Gas-up the car and let’s go for a ride! Discover some of the most dramatic scenery in the eastern United States. Scenic Driving West Virginia accompanies you on twenty-four drives that highlight the Mountain State’s most interesting natural and historic features. Here you will find roaring natural rivers and white-water rafting, rock ridges and deep gorges, ancient Indian mounds, Civil War battlefields, high-tech coalmines, virgin forest, springs and spas, and rustic farms.

For over two decades, this book has been helping canoeists, kayakers, and rafters run rivers in the Mountain State. Recently updated, this guide presents the combined knowledge of hundreds of paddlers, showing the way to unexpected beauty and excitement. From easy float trips to extreme steep-creek boating, this guide has something for everyone.

Enjoy fall in all of its beauty! How many times have you wished you could name the various species of trees? Help is here! This is the perfect pocket-sized guide to the more colorful trees of Eastern North America. Find out why leaves have different colors; and enjoy a selection of detailed illustrations and full color photographs that will help you as you correctly identify trees while you’re driving along the highway — or hiking along the Appalachian Mountain range.