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1. appalachian.org › where-we-work › balsam-mountainsBalsam Mountains - Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy

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   Nov 20, 2021 · The variety of elevations and pristine wilderness found here result in several highly-significant natural communities, including spruce-fir forest, mountain bogs and boulderfields. These mountains contain a wide diversity of endangered wildlife, fragile ecosystems and pristine headwater streams.

2. slate.com › news-and-politics › 2008How did West Virginia get a reputation for inbreeding?

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   Jun 3, 2008 · Set in West Virginia, it features cannibalistic mountain men, horribly disfigured from generations of incest.

3. www.catskillhiker.net › Catskill35 › peaksCatskill Hiker: Balsam Mountain

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   Balsam Mountain. Balsam is often done in conjunction with Eagle. Several approaches are possible with the shorter ones being steep and the gentler climbs being long. This Balsam is one of three 3550's with Balsam in its name.

4. www.themountaineer.com › news › step-back-in-time-atStep back in time at the refreshed Balsam Mountain Inn

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   Apr 9, 2018 · Balsam Mountain Inn sits at 3,500 foot-elevation at Balsam Gap, near the borders of Jackson and Haywood counties. The inn, built in 1908 by Joseph Kenney and Walter Christy, served as a respite for fishing and hunting trips and extended-stays for summertime guests, who often arrived by rail.

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5. www.wv-roots.org › wp › 2014/02/2210 – First Settlers of West Virginia – West Virginia Roots

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   Feb 22, 2014 · It is rare that so many names of the early settlers of any region can be gotten at this day. Their descendants, who were legion, overflowed to the Ohio and Kanawha Valleys, and went to help build up several Western States, especially Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Missouri.]

6. thehonestlocal.com › living-in-west-virginia15 HONEST Pros & Cons of Living in West Virginia (+ Forum)

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   Dec 17, 2023 · First and foremost, living in West Virginia the easy access to major East Coast cities like D.C., Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Columbus is a game-changer. These cities are just a short drive away, making family visits, experiencing the bustle of city life, or attending business meetings a breeze.

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   Are the Balsam Mountains a biodiversity hotspot?

   • The Balsam Mountains are a biodiversity hotspot and critical wildlife corridor between the Nantahala National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Although much of the Southern Appalachian forests have been logged over the last century, the Balsams are home to nearly 3,000 acres of identified old growth forest.

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   How many wilderness areas are there in the balsams?

   • The Balsams contain two designated wilderness areas along with some of the most recognized public lands in the Southern Appalachians, including the Shining Rock Wilderness Area, Cold Mountain, and Mount Pisgah.

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   How many peaks are in the Balsam Mountains?

   • Although much of the Southern Appalachian forests have been logged over the last century, the Balsams are home to nearly 3,000 acres of identified old growth forest. The Great Balsam Mountains have ten peaks exceeding 6,000 feet in elevation, including Black Balsam Knob (6,214 ft), Cold Mountain (6,030), and Shining Rock (6,000+ ft).

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   Where did the West Virginia settlers come from?

   • Their descendants, who were legion, overflowed to the Ohio and Kanawha Valleys, and went to help build up several Western States, especially Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Missouri.] There has been some discussion on this subject through the publications of the West Virginia Historical Society and there may be more.

   10 – First Settlers of West Virginia – West Virginia Roots

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   What makes West Virginia unique?

   • West Virginia’s got a special kind of charm that’s rooted in its history. We’re unique, having split from Virginia during the Civil War in 1863 to remain in the union. That’s a proud part of the state’s identity. Take Harpers Ferry, for example, where two beautiful rivers meet and where John Brown’s raid happened.

   15 HONEST Pros & Cons of Living in West Virginia (+ Forum)

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   What is West Virginia known for?

   • 1. Lowest Cost of Living in America 1. Terrible Education System 2. Spectacular Natural Scenery 2. Extreme Poverty 3. Outdoor Recreation Galore 3. Basic Infrastructure Woes 4. Prime East Coast Location 4. Worst Healthcare System in America 5. Houses Are Still Affordable 5. Most Unhealthy State in the US 6.

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8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Blue_Ridge_MountainsBlue Ridge Mountains - Wikipedia

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   The Blue Ridge Mountains are a physiographic province of the larger Appalachian Highlands range. The mountain range is located in the Eastern United States and extends 550 miles southwest from southern Pennsylvania through Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia. [ 1 ]