Thurmond, West Virginia a rip-roaring old railroad town in the late 1800s. The town never had a main street, only a railroad running through the center of town. It has about 7 people living there today.

 
This pastoral scene is in the high country of WV near Spruce Knob (which is the highest mountain in the state.

 
Blackwater Falls in Tucker County, West Virginia. One of the top ten photo ops in the state at any season

Photo by Dave Miller

2009 New River Bridge from rapids by DBS

2009 New River Bridge from rapids by DBS

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Before Sunrise

My favorite time of day, just before sunrise. There is something about welcoming a new day.

Wild, Wonderful, Rugged, West Virginia New River Gorge and Bridge. In a couple of weeks jumpers from around the world will converge on Fayettville, West Virginia to parachute off this bridge. The drop takes about 8 seconds in an unopened parachute. This photo taken in July 2009. The bridge is closed for one day per year to celebrate Bridge Day when pedestrians are allowed to walk out on and over the bridge. 876 feet high and 3030 ft long.