A trip to the great outdoors may be just the thing you need during this hectic time of year. For the residents of Mineral County and the surrounding area, relief may be just beyond your doorstep in Davis, West Virginia.
MSN CityGuide named Davis (best known for Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley) to its list of America's Best Outdoor Towns. Locals often overlook Blackwater Falls, associating the park with school field trips and tourists from the Capitol. Perhaps we need to take a fresh look at this booming and culturally diverse area. Check out the excerpt below for suggestions for planning your next weekend getaway.
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Davis may have a diminutive population-624, at last count-but its dedication to the outdoors is gargantuan. Blackwater Bike Shop (304-259-5286), a local outfit owned by West Virginian mountain biker Roger Lilly, services some of the country's top riders, and will also happily rent rookies their own fat tires, and point out top trails including the 28-mile Plantation Trail. Blackwater Brewing Company (304-259-4221) keeps bikers, hikers and skiers stoked with burgers, bratwurst and craft beers while the Bright Morning Inn (304-259-5119) lodges travelers in a former 19th-century boardinghouse and saloon. And yes, there are skiers here; 150 inches of snow fall on Davis each year, creating scenic and surprisingly steep trails at Timberline Four Seasons Resort (866-438-7259) and Canaan Valley (800-622-4121). Crowds and lift lines are a rarity here.
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