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West Virginia
Division of Tourism
1900 Washington St., Rm 564
Charleston, WV
25305
(800) 225-5982
[800-CALLWVA] (excluding AK, HI);
(304) 558-2200
Road Conditions Hotline
(304) 558-2889 (recording)
West Virginia Div. of Natural Resources
(304) 558-2771 |
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Speed Limit : 70
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Studded Tires
Permitted from Nov. 15 - Apr. 15
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Child Restraints
Required
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Seat Belts
Required
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Auto Liability
Insurance Mandatory
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Overnight Off-Road
Parking Permitted
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Trailer Brakes
Required if Weight > 2,000 lbs
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Trailer Breakaway
Trailer Brakes Required if Weight > 2,000 lbs
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Combined Maximum
Length of Car-Trailer Combination must not exceed 65 feet in
total
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Riding in the
Trailer is Permitted
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General Information
Nickname: Mountain
State
State bird:
Cardinal
State flower:
Rosebay Rhododendron
Capital:
Charleston
Date of admission to the Union:
20 June 1863
Population:
1,801,373 (official estimate 2002)
Population density:
28.7/sq km
2000 total overseas arrivals:
Under 50,000
Time: Eastern (GMT
- 5). Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The State:
Surrounded by the Appalachians, the mountain State of West Virginia has
a history of poverty and physical isolation. Today, however, tourists
flock to this beautiful region to enjoy historic sightseeing and an
abundance of recreational sports, including skiing and other
wintersports, mountain-biking, whitewater rafting, hiking and fishing.
At the historic town of Harper’s Ferry, the site of John Brown’s
rebellion in 1859, numerous fine museums run exhibits on slavery and the
Civil War. More than 200 festivals, fairs, special events, tournaments
and races celebrate and showcase the culture and heritage of West
Virginia.
Whitewater rafting is a favourite activity at the New River Gorge
National River, which winds its way through the Appalachians. The
Monongahela National Forest occupies a vast area in the eastern part
of the State and includes the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National
Recreation Area. Home to bears and deer, Monongahela offers over 500
campsites and miles of hiking trails. West Virginia also boasts some of
the nation’s best State parks, with good naturalist programmes and
recreation facilities. These include four resort State parks, complete
with lodges, cabins, swimming pools, championship golf courses,
restaurants and additional amenities. Other attractions include the
State Capitol in Charleston, one of the finest Italian
Renaissance buildings in the USA.
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