The Rally After the Rally is what they called the last of our three back-to-back rallies. Held in Parsons, WV, at Five River Campground, the Newmar WV and Aloha Aires Chapters of the Newmar Kountry Klub, made an impression. Some in more ways than one after all the rain made a couple of the sites quite soft! The owners were great, and this is the place to be for the Pickin' in Parsons Bluegrass Festival.
Our rally fee included an evening with the Gandy Dancer Theatre in Elkins, WV. We had such fun clapping and singing along. The performers love what they do, pouring their hearts into their performances, and it shows. I didn't get any photos, but they do a great job.
Harold and I climbed Olson Tower for spectacular views of the surrounding area. The tower flexes in the wind, and I was thankful we were alone when there. I found myself constantly reaching for a hold and adapting a wide stance like one would on a ship. Amazing views, but I didn't linger!
We then visited nearby Blackwater Falls State Park. The falls were going pretty strong with all the rain, and the surrounding woods were a peaceful, lush green. I enjoyed the Almost Heaven swing set up by the WV tourism department.
I've always said that WV is one of the prettiest states. This visit did not disappoint.
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| Olson Tower |
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| Mountain Laurel in bloom |
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| Up and Up |
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| Hanging on |
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| Beautiful |
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| Above the trees |
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| Fern forest |
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| Blackwater Falls |
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| It works! |
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| Just swinging |
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| Approximately 57' drop |
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| Tannins in the water |
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| Going strong with all the rain |
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Is that a working payphone?? Wow! This place is beautiful. They have a Moonlight on the Falls marathon there every year (just happens to be tonight!) I did it a couple years ago and it was a tough one! Thanks for the post. :-) Matt O
ReplyDeleteWe thought the 280+ stairs were tough enough. Congratulations on completing the marathon! Yes, the payphone did work. WV has a national radio quiet zone because of the Green Bank Observatory. Payphones are not uncommon.
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