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9 Tourism Regions of WV. Discover Your Wild & Wonderful in West Virginia Tourism Ad. Hatfield-McCoy Mountains Region. {*style:<b><b>Hatfield-McCoy Mountains Region </b>Thrills and Spills </b>*} Begin your trip with one of the greatest thrills in West Virginia.

The are ATV, UTV and motorcycle friendly. The trails are professionally managed with safety and security as top priorities. Ranging from easy to extremely difficult trails, the experience is open for anyone to enjoy on all skill levels. Cool down and wash off the mud at , near the town of Julian. The Hatfields and McCoys - A Documentary. Explore Each Region with this interactive travel guide. Mid-Ohio Valley Region. Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park - Parkersburg, WV. Potomac Highlands Region. Seneca Caverns. Seneca Rocks. Cass Scenic Railroad "Fall 2010" Northern Panhandle Region. Wheeling Suspension Bridge, WV. Metro Valley Region. Charleston CVB - Home. The Clay Center - The Official Site of the Clay Center. Mountaineer Country Region. {*style:<b>Mountaineer Country Region </b>*}From Prickett’s to BMX and Everything In-Between {*style:<b> Day 1 </b>*} Travel through time with a tour at .

The fort was originally built in 1774 as a refuge on the frontier of Virginia. Spend the day at and participate in a range of activities such as tennis, horseshoes, basketball, softball, hiking and miniature golf. Try and get a hole-in-one at . Another option is to ride the river in a canoe or kayak with on the Monongahela River near Morgantown. This is Mountaineer Country: West Virginia Tourism Film. Eastern Panhandle Region. {*style:<b><b>Eastern Panhandle Region </b>A Time Traveler’s History Walk </b>*} Spend the day at .

You can have your choice of rafting, tubing, kayaking, canoeing or fishing on the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers. After having some outdoor fun you could visit the . Year-round events are scheduled including , military band concerts, and shows starring presidents such as and Thomas Jefferson. Start off with a whole slew of activities to keep you busy at in the town of Inwood.

Walk in the footsteps of America’s first president along the . Harpers Ferry National Historic Park is a scenic, historic and fun Valley gateway. New River-Greenbrier Valley Region. {*style:<b>New River-Greenbrier Valley Region Mining, Boating, Caving and Trailing </b>*} Travel 1500 feet underground at the and become a miner for a day. Above ground, check out life in the historic coal town’s school, church and houses. Visit the Youth Museum where kid-friendly exhibits take place year-round. The museum is made up of four railroad boxcars and includes a planetarium where kids can search the universe. Get lost in an area of mystery and captivating views in Fayette County. The last stop on your road trip is Greenbrier County at or Organ Cave . New River Gorge Bridge. New River Gorge Bridge Walk Fayetteville West Virginia. Mountain Lakes Region. Summersville Lake WV overlook 1. Read about WV's many natural resources.

Explore WV's Geography. Map of the 4 Regions of WV. 4 Geographic Regions of West Virginia. Create and Label Your Own West Virginia Regions Map. Wood County Fairplains Elementary Technology, WV Studies, Social Studies, English/Language Arts Students will gain a background in geography of West Virginia. Students will be able to relate better to historic events that occurred within the state. One week- Sessions vary depending on schedule Transparency of WV map , soda pop cardboard boxes, Clay Dough recipe , wax paper, toothpicks, adhesive labels Overhead projector, Internet access (enrichment) for battles sites in WV 4 regions of WV: Ohio River Valley, Allegheny Plateau, Allegheny Highlands, Potomac Section.

West Virginia County Map (Flash version) - World Sites Atlas. West Virginia Information Page - West Virginia Maps - See raster version of this map To view the interactive map below, you need the free Adobe Flash Player, which you can download here.

West Virginia County Map (Flash version) - World Sites Atlas

Move your mouse over the map to reveal the state's 55 counties plus 234 cities and towns. Click on one and a window appears with some facts and links to special city pages on our website where you can view a street map, book a hotel, and find nearby attractions. If you click on one of the neighboring states, a link will take you to the matching map for that state. Can you guess where this photo was taken? Explore these photos of the Capitol's interior. State Capitol Facts. Did you know that West Virginia's Capitol has nine different types of marble?

State Capitol Facts

They include: Tennessee, Imperial Danby Vermont, Belgian Black and Gold, Italian Brown, Pink Georgian from France, and verd antique marbles. The Lampshades along the walls in front of the House and Senate Chambers are Italian Alabaster. The exterior walls of the wings and main unit are made of Indiana select buff limestone. The Legislative Desks are made of Black Walnut and are the original ones from 1932.