Don't forget about what used to be Grandview State Park and is now part of the New River National Recreational Park. As a college student attending Applachian Bible College in Bradley, I went there a lot. Laura Loding -----Original Message----- From: Ada G. Kent [mailto:agkent@columbus.rr.com] Sent: Monday, July 17, 2006 3:09 PM To: WVLOGAN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [WVLOGAN] OTS web site pictures Hawks Nest If you were choosing between Pipestem and Hawks Nest for a family vacation, which would you choose? Those photos Judi sent make me want to schedule a visit. Ada Wilson Kent -----Original Message----- From: judinclark@sbcglobal.net [mailto:judinclark@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday, July 17, 2006 1:46 PM To: WVLOGAN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [WVLOGAN] OTS web site pictures Hawks Nest Here is a web site that has a slide show of the New River Gorge at Hawks Nest State Park. As I said, it is a lovely place. Judi http://community.webshots.com/album/40100651JFRFra judinclark@sbcglobal.net wrote: > Hi, > Yes, the park. Dad always took us there. Back in the days when it > was not built up like it is now. We stood on the overlook rock and > had our pictures taken, now it has a rail around it. > There is a nice Lodge at the park too. > Plus a tram car takes you down to the river if you do not want to walk > and you can take a boat ride where the driver dodges the boulders. If > it is a hot summer day he playfully makes the water splash you. > There is more for younger people, like whitewater rafting. It is a > lovely place. > Judi > > Jane wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> I figure Judi meant the state park. We used to stop there when we >> would leave Lincoln County (Hamlin) and go on to Roanoke VA to visit >> other family. I haven't been to Hawk's Nest since my daughter was >> about 2 and she is now 20, which means we have never had my son there >> at all since he is only 16. >> >> Jane H. >> >> >> >> ============================== >> Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in >> the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn >> more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >> >> >> > > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and > the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 > months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > > > ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx