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West Virginia, the Mountain State, became an independent entity from Virginia during the Civil War.  West Virginia's mountains are part of the Appalachian chain and are covered with trees that change to brilliant colors in the autumn.  Swift-flowing rivers such as the New, Gauley and Cheat cut through the mountains and thrill many a white-water rafter with risk and scenery.  There are many West Virginia vacation rentals by owner units located nearby providing easy access to these thrilling wonders.

West Virginia flaunts famous waterfalls such as the Blackwater, Holly River and Hill Creek, which draw many tourists with their beauty and the plethora of West Virginia vacation rentals by owner luxury condos and houses.. 

In the winter, the West Virginia mountains provide some of the best downhill skiing east of the Rockies, at resorts such as Timberline, Canaan Valley and Snowshoe.  Many West Virginia vacation rentals by owner units provide easy access to these ski areas.

Spruce Knob is the highest point in West Virginia and is encompassed by the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area, one of the most popular rock climbing areas in the East. Find a West Virginia vacation rentals by owner condo or house near here.

West Virginia offers five national parks or areas and numerous state parks.  West Virginia's national sites include recreation areas with West Virginia vacation rentals by owner units nearby along the New, Gauley and Bluestone Rivers; Harpers Ferry National Park; and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park.  In addition, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail crosses the northeast section of West Virginia. Find a West Virginia vacation rentals by owner cabin in the area to provide easy access.

The New, Gauley and Bluestone River National Recreation Areas are meccas for whitewater rafting, rock climbing and "gorge"-ous scenery.  The big three rafting rivers of West Virginia enjoy a world-wide reputation for superior white water. The Gauley River has 100 major rapids (Class V+) on a 28-mile course.  Don't travel far - find a West Virginia vacation rentals by owner unit near these meccas.

Harpers Ferry National Park preserves a town that, because of its strategic location at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, changed hands eight times during the Civil War.  Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, is also the site of other historical events, including John Brown's attack on slavery in 1859. Many West Virginia vacation rentals by owner units dot the country-side near this park.

One of West Virginia's most fascinating historical state parks is the Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park, a reconstruction of the magnificent mansion created by Irish exile Harman Blennerhassett on the wilderness island in 1798.  Harman became entangled with traitor Aaron Burr, thereafter President Thomas Jefferson sent both men to prison.  The  mansion burned to the ground during this time, but has since been restored. Again, there are many West Virginia vacation rentals by owner units near this park.

West Virginia is a land of caverns and mineral springs with many West Virginia vacation rental by owner luxury condos near White Sulfur Springs to provide a lavish setting in which to enjoy nature's luxury.  There is a resort there which sprawls over 6,500 meticulously groomed acres, and the original 1830s springhouse provides therapeutic baths in the naturally carbonated water, along with every other imaginable spa luxury.  Beneath it all is a surprise - a massive, two-story bunker built in 1958 and maintained in strict secrecy until the early 1990s, designed to house the US Congress, family members and staff in the event of nuclear war.

Just to the west of White Sulphur Springs is Lewisburg, one of West Virginia's most captivating towns, where Colonial and Civil War history remain very much alive.  Designated as a National Historic District, the beautifully preserved 18th- and 19-century buildings house boutiques, galleries, antique shops, excellent restaurants, and numerous West Virginia vacation rentals by owner units.. 

Just north of Lewisburg is Lost World Caverns, a registered natural landmark, which offers room after room of fantastic sculpture, including some of the largest stalactites in the nation, and a giant underground waterfalls. Look for West Virginia vacation rentals by owner luxury accomodations nearby.

Another cavern in nearby Ronceverte, Organ Cave, is one of the oldest explored caves in the region, having sheltered pioneers and Civil War soldiers.West Virginia's spectacular mountains, swirling rivers, and scenic countryside offer a welcome change of pace from the rush of everyday life along with West Virginia vacation rentals by owner units. 

There's so much more to West Virginia --  500+ glass companies, some of the best golf courses in the Mid-Atlantic region (experience the West Virginia Legends of Golf Trail,) urban comforts and starry nights beside a mountain lake.  Wild and wonderful... that's West Virginia. Enjoy this wonderful state in comfortable, yet affordable luxury in your own West Virginia vacation rentals by owner condo, house or cabin.