As the third most forested state, our country roads are vibrant with color and a sight to behold in the fall. The wonder of winter in West Virginia is filled with untouched fallen snow, scrapes of skates along fresh ice and snow-capped mountain views you have to see to believe. Blooming rhododendrons.
Wildflower hikes. Rushing waterfalls. Welcome to spring in West Virginia. It's the season where Almost Heaven comes alive. Escape the churn and burn of the daily routine and hit the road this summer. Explore wide open spaces with plenty of room to roam. Nearby Attractions:.
Winters filled with an abundance of snow have created a serene mountain setting ideal for skiing and snowshoeing while rugged terrain leaves mountain bikers with exciting and challenging trails sure to test their ability. And the unique and diverse beauty of nature in the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area is a backpacking favorite. Whatever your source of thrill, no matter the time of year, Tucker County will serve as the perfect backdrop.
You can check them out online before you even get to town. With an average annual snowfall of around inches, a visit to Tucker County in the colder months leaves you no choice but to bundle up and grab your skis. White Grass Ski Touring Cente r boasts 42 interwoven trails with over feet of altitude change, leaving you with hours of eager exploring and adventure for all skill levels.
The well-maintained trails include small hills and guided instruction for beginners or steep forest expeditions for those with more experience. Due to a logging craze that occurred several centuries ago and an unusual climate, this stretch of land is home to rocky plains and grassy meadows, muddy bogs and damp swamps, breathtaking vistas, and plant life similar to that of northern Canada. The unique land formations that vary from one mile to the next make for the perfect hike, lasting anywhere from several hours to several days.
Enjoy all that Canaan Valley Resort has to offer. Canaan also offers a beautiful ice skating rink that overlooks the Allegheny Mountains and surrounding valley. With a snow adventure for every age and ability, you and your family will certainly leave the resort satisfied and craving more snow.
Pick up rentals for your snow-cation at the recently opened Driftland Ski and Sport in downtown Davis. Their friendly and expert staff will help get you fitted with the right pieces of equipment or repair your own.
Telemark is a technique skiers use to combine two different ways of skiing. At Timberline Ski Resort , professional instructors take participants step by step to teach them the ins and outs of telemark skiing. Their careful instruction will help you learn the perfect bent-knee turns and teach you how to adjust to the heel-free binding system unique to this ski style. After several hours and many helpful tips and demos, you can walk away a better, more agile skier.
Oh yeah, and the bar here always draws an interesting nighttime crowd. A favorite local loop is the Hellbender Cirque which offers nearly 15 miles of steep ascents and descents through scenic, high-altitude terrain. For trusted bike help, equipment, or rentals, check out Blackwater Bikes. They can assist you with full-service bike repair, rentals, top-quality gear, and tips and advice for the region.
Inside Appalachia tells the stories of our people, and how they live today. Hosts Caitlin Tan and Mason Adams lead us on an audio tour of our rich history, our food, our music and our culture. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email. Mason Adams. Like a lot of locals, Bullwinkle can see different angles to the growth in visitors. He lives with his family and a small herd of goats in Floyd County, Virginia.
Follow him on Twitter MasonAtoms. See stories by Mason Adams. It's the power of community. Your donation today will help keep us strong and vital. Donate Now. Although nobody was killed in the "war", the situation came to a climax when a mob of armed men from Parsons marched on St. George and took the county records by force. The clear cutting caused timberbox fires that burned continuously, sometimes for years on end, leaving thin mineral soil and bare rock.
As a result, top soils that once produced huge timbers on the mountainside including the largest tree ever harvested in West Virginia washed down to valleys of "bottom land. To this day Tucker County, and surrounding regions, show thinner topsoil in the higher altitudes.
According to the U. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of square miles 1, km 2 , of which square miles 1, km 2 is land and 2. As of the census of , there were 7, people, 3, households, and 2, families residing in the county. The racial makeup of the county was There were 3, households out of which The average household size was 2.
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