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I'm looking for a central campground to Seneca Rocks, Dolly Sads, Cass Scenie Railroad and Blackwater Falls. Is this too much to ask for? I like Lake Sherwood Rec Area but feel it is too far south to make these day trips worthwhile. I wonder about Sturat Rec area. I should mention that I prefer flsuh toilets and a shower. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
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I met a wonderful woman from VA. We would like to meet in WV. I have a flat water canoe and we have no experience with white water. I enjoy canoe camping out of sight of civilization and other campers. Could you recommend places?: Near the shortest route between us, I77 and the WV Turnpike from VA to Ravenswood. Trips of varying duration - flat water? - for flexibility. No whitewater we couldn��t handle. Beautiful remote mountains, preferably a protected area. No high traffic. Back country camping. Places to safely stage vehicles unless it��s an all flat water circuit. Nearby access to shopping and a nice restaurant. Really nice, e.g., like the POV in Parkersburg, would be great. I want to surprise her with the perfect trip - with most of these criteria and few hassles so we can concentrate on each other. Are there any romantics there willing to help?
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McLean, 47, is one of the world's most accomplished backcountry skiers, with first descents on every continent—and more than 100 total. This spring, he's off to Greenland for a few more. Here's what he's packing.
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The gear you need to strap on, pack up, wear, and shed to get up—and back down—a serious mountain.
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McLean, 47, is one of the world's most accomplished backcountry skiers, with first descents on every continent—and more than 100 total. This spring, he's off to Greenland for a few more. Here's what he's packing.

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Alarming new science shows that thin air can wreck brain cells—at lower altitudes than you'd think. Here's how to protect yourself.
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Experience is the key to mountaineering prowess, but high-altitude fitness makes all the difference on summit day
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Wildwater Expeditions

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P.O. Box 155, US 19 & Milroy Grose Rd.
Lansing, West Virginia 25862

Description: Wildwater Expeditions is a small outfitter dedicated to helping you have big whitewater fun in wild... Read More

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New River Gorge Climbing School

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101 E. Wiseman Avenue
Fayetteville, West Virginia 25840

Description: Scale the hard-sandstone cliffs in the New River Gorge, home to more than 1,600 established... Read More

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