The Best Attractions In Marlinton

CRANBERRY GLADES, POCAHONTAS COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA

Cranberry Glades — also known simply as The Glades — are a cluster of five small, boreal-type bogs in southwestern Pocahontas County, West Virginia, United States..Did you know: The Cranberry Glades Botanical Area protects the largest area of bogs in West Virginia.

West Virginia Travel Destination & Attractions | Visit New River Gorge National River Show

West Virginia Travel Destination & Attractions | Visit New River Gorge National River Show
The New River Gorge National River is a unit of the United States National Park Service designed to protect and maintain the New River Gorge in southern West Virginia. Established in 1978, the NPS-protected area stretches for 53 miles (85 km) from just downstream of Hinton to Hawks Nest State Park near Ansted.New River Gorge is also home to some of the country's best whitewater rafting. The focus of this rafting is in the New River Gorge from the Cunard put-in to the Fayette Station take-out. The river levels for the New River Gorge (and most other major whitewater rivers in the United States) can be checked at American Whitewater.[3]New River Gorge is also one of the most popular climbing areas on the east coast with over 1,400 established rock climbs. The cliffs at The New are located just below the rim of the gorge and are made up of a very hard Nuttall sandstone. The rock is very featured, and an abundance of crack and face routes, with occasional large roofs. Almost all climbs are one pitch long and range from 30 to 120 feet (37 m) in height. The majority of the routes in the gorge are for advanced climbers in 5.10-5.12 range of the Yosemite Decimal System with about an equal number of traditional and sport climbs.New River Gorge National River was established in 1978 as a unit of the national park system. Located in the Appalachian Mountains of southern West Virginia, the park encompasses over 72,808 acres (295 km2) of land along 53 miles (85 km) of the New River from Bluestone Dam to Hawks Nest State Park.[1] A rugged, white water river, flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. The park is rich in cultural and natural history and offers an abundance of scenic and recreational opportunities.President Jimmy Carter signed legislation establishing New River Gorge National River on November 10, 1978 (Public Law 95-625). As stated in the legislation, the park was established as a unit of the national park system “for the purpose of conserving and interpreting outstanding natural, scenic, and historic values and objects in and around the New River Gorge and preserving as a free-flowing stream an important segment of the New River in West Virginia for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations; More Info

Marlinton, WV to Greenbank Observatory, WV

This is a timelapse of a road trip we took from our home in Marlinton, WV to the Greenbank Radio Observatory, WV (about 30 miles). We make stops at the Seneca Lake picnic area, Seneca Lake with camping cabins and the Seneca Lake campground. The campground is great, about 10 spots. $17 per night. No electricity, vault toilets, central water pump. Vid was shot day after Memorial Day, nobody there. Next video goes to Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. Third video goes from Cass back to Marlinton, via Back Mountain road. Does not show much of Greenbank, just the road to it.
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16 Minutes in West Virginia

Footage taken during June of 2015 on a weekend trip to Marlinton, WV. Beautiful country and roads. Some moderately challenging twisties and awesome views. Great group of riders making the time even better.
My first foray into GoPro action videography. I thought I was ready!? But this trip taught me a lot about the cameras and their placement on a motorcycle. Not to mention post production and the pluses and minuses of the format. Theres still a lot to learn and I look forward to the next ride.

The West Virginia Highland Scenic Highway

Shot with the DJI Mavic Pro 5/22/18

Music: Gillicudy - Adventure, Darling

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West Virginia Vacation Video

West Virginia Vacation Video

WV Highlands Scenic Highway (Northern Terminus to Cranberry Glades) 6-4-16

The West Virginia Highlands Scenic Highway (State Route 150) is a 22 mile parkway located near the town of Marlinton, in the Allegheny Mountains of Pocahontas County. The parkway, combined with a 21 mile stretch on State Route 39, from Cranberry Glades to Richwood, form a 43 mile National Byway. This Byway lies completely within the Monongahela National Forest. There are four scenic overlooks along the parkway as well as many other unmarked vistas. Activities such as hiking, fishing, hunting, camping and backpacking are all available along the 43 mile byway. Destinations include, Cranberry Glades, the Cranberry Wilderness and Falls of Hills Creek.Elevations range from over 4,500 feet on the parkway to 2,325 feet at Richwood. For more information click here: Thanks for watching!

The WV Highlands at Night

I recently (early June 2018) spent some time at night on the West Virginia Highland Scenic Highway to capture the Milky Way. Here it is rising over one of the overlooks and Tea Creek Meadow with the harmonious light show from the late night fire flies in the field. The time lapses were shot over 4 hours with my Pentax K-1 mkII and Pentax K-3II.

Music: Kevin Macleod - Gymnopedie No 1 (incompetech.com)

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West Virginia Route 219

The Big Ride - Sweeping curves in West Virginia on Route 219 during my epic motorcycle ride circumnavigating much of North America - May 2015