Rest and recreation can be found in different forms and types, and there are so many things to choose from that it becomes difficult to choose. It is interesting to find that the US is one common destination among tourists, and one such place that would be nice to discover would be West Virginia.

The capital of this state is Charleston which also happens to be the largest city of the state. The state has the nickname of the Mountain State primarily because it is located in the Appalachian Mountain Range which makes the state a very mountainous area. Many mountaineers will definitely enjoy this place, but there are also other activities that are less strenuous such as sightseeing.

The topmost point in this state is the Spruce Knob which covers a height of 1482 meters with boreal forest covered by spruce trees. Spruce Knob is located inside the Monongahela National Forest which is also covered under the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area. There are a total of six wilderness spots found within this forest. To the south of this forest, one can find the New River Gorge, which is a 1,000 footer canyon created by the New River.

Other areas you may want to explore are the Bluestone National Scenic River, Appalacian National Scenic Trail, The National Historical Park of Harpers Ferry, Chesapeake and Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Gauley River National Recreation Area, Ohio Canal National Historical Park, George Washington National Forest, and the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge.

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