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West Virginia is known as the Mountain State, and the unique topography gives the state an abundance of rivers and streams, with waters ranging from small headwater brook trout streams to raging whitewater rivers to large, navigable rivers transporting the commerce of the nation.
The wild, the wonderful, the rivers of West Virginia. For World River Day 2020.
Elk River, Pocatalico River. The Kanawha River ( / kəˈnɔːə / kə-NAW-ə) is a tributary of the Ohio River, approximately 97 mi (156 km) long, in the U.S. state of West Virginia. The largest inland waterway in West Virginia, its watershed has been a significant industrial region of the state since early in the 19th century.
- 97 mi (156 km)
- New River
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Clip from John Senex map c. 1710 showing the people Captain Vielle passed by to arrive in Chaouenon's country as the French Jesuit called the Shawnee.. For nearly 15 years, missionaries and "coureurs de bois" confused ideas of a "beautiful River, large, wide, deep, and worthy of comparison . . . with our great river St. Lawrence" that in 1660 and 1662 they were able to describe a river below ...
Though renowned as a destination for kayaking and whitewater rafting, West Virginia is the source of many sleepy rivers as well. Big Sandy River. Birch River. Bluestone River. Buckhannon River. Cacapon River. Cheat River. Cherry River. Coal River. Cranberry River. East River. Elk River. Gauley River. Greenbrier River. Guyandotte River. Hughes River
West Virginia Rivers is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization and a state affiliate of the National Wildlife Federation. Our mission is to conserve and restore West Virginia’s exceptional rivers and streams. We value clean water as the foundation of life. We believe that all people should respect and be able to enjoy clean West Virginia ...
Public Waters. Fresh, crystal-clear mountain lakes and peaceful, flowing rivers make the perfect backdrop for swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking and canoeing adventures. With beautiful lakes, rivers and streams spanning throughout the state, there’s no shortage of fun on the water in West Virginia. Enjoy fun in the sun, lakeside relaxation ...
