Clifftop, West Virginia
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Not quite a ghost town, but nearly so....
Thurmond, deep in West Virginia's New River Valley, was long the busiest point on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, but those days are long past and it's now a not-quite-ghost town. On any given day, you'll see a few trains rumble through, and a few railfans taking pictures. I've got all those pictures; you'll likely see more from time to time. A fascinating place, stuck in time.
Photo taken in July, 1997.
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Glade Creek Mill at West Virginia's Babcock State Park, shortly after a heavy downpour in July of 1997.
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Had a couple reminders of this place today:
* A friend has a photo of the mill on her PC. I told her I visit there regularly, and that Joan and I will be staying in one of Babcock's cabins in a few weeks. Sue was surprised; wanted to know more about the mill, and the park.
* And today's mail contained a flyer from Mountain River Adventures, featuring a Special Offer if we book our rafting trip before June 30: Free gas! One gallon of free gas. One gallon. Wow.
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The great bridge across the New River Gorge. This photo dates from 1997, I think; taken from the grounds at the National Park visitor center.
Perhaps you've noticed: I like bridges, too. Perhaps as much as daylilies....
Camera: Chinon Genesis III
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