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West Virginia: A Land of Majesty and Magnificence"I suppose that if the more than one million mountains in West Virginia were leveled flat, the state would reach all the way to Texas. In any event, its boundaries extend farther north than Pittsburgh, farther south than Richmond the capital of the Old Confederacy, as far east as Buffalo, New York, and as far west as Columbus, Ohio. It is the most southern of the northern and the most northern of the southern; the most eastern of the western and the most western of the eastern. It is where the East says good morning to the West, and where Yankee Doodle and Dixie kiss each other good night! It is the state that is 'wild and wonderful' and 'almost heaven,' with its beautiful hills and its law-abiding, God-fearing, and patriotic people." This is what I wrote about my home state in my book, The Senate: 1789 - 1989. If you are not from West Virginia, I encourage you to visit our state. It is a wonderful place. Where else can you find such diversity? Incredible mountain views and scenic trails; hunting and fishing; covered bridges; picturesque towns; botanical gardens; diverse arts and crafts; hand-blown glassware; antiques; spectacular State and National Parks; resorts and inns; whitewater rafting on such rivers as the New and the Gauley; rock climbing, caving, hiking, biking, skiing , and other outdoor activities; Civil War sites and historic districts; museums; and an interesting array of cultural events -- all of these can be found in West Virginia. I encourage you to take the time to learn more about West Virginia. |
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