 The Bavarian Inn's half-timber, nine-room guest chalets offer German charm on the outside, and sleek luxury within. (Zofia Smardz/The Washington Post)
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"Does anyone want to go surfing again?" shouted Daniel, our rat-tailed, bespectacled guide, over the roar of the waves. The vote was a unanimous "yes," and Daniel ordered us to paddle back into the raging foam breaking over the rocks. We put the nose of our inflatable raft right into the vortex o...
As West Virginia expands its casino gambling, a poker player seeks out the action at two vastly different venues.
SNOWSHOE MOUNTAIN
On a recent evening at Snowshoe Mountain, I found myself hesitating slightly as I signed a waiver warning me that the night's activities could result in injury or death. Pretty standard stuff, right?
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Thanks to new ownership and deals on Jetsetter.com, the Greenbrier in West Virginia can be more affordable than you think.
This weekend marks the 150th anniversary of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, and the park has organized a program of special events to recognize the abolitionist, one of history's most controversial figures.
At Cass Scenic Railroad State Park in southeastern West Virginia, it doesn't take long to get derailed from the present. With few modern trappings in this historic railroad community, you feel as though you really have backtracked to the early 20th century.
The Long Weekend
Lewisburg, W.Va., offers visitors early-20th century small town charm, about 70 historical sites dating back to colonial America, and plenty of lively boutiques, art galleries, restaurants and performance venues that stay open into the evening.
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Straight to The Source: At the Headwaters of Washington's River, a Very Different Potomac (Post, August 23, 2006)
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Hit the Slopes with an Airboard (Post, January 8, 2006)
ESCAPES: A Bit of Bavaria (Post, December 14, 2005)
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Almost Heaven: In West Virginia, paragliding can send even beginners on an Appalachian high. (Post, June 8, 2005)
The Now River: Paddle fast: The next few weeks offer the wildest waves on West Virginia's New River. (Post, April 27, 2005)
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Dam Nation: In West Virginia each fall, floodgates open and paddlers gather from around the world. (Post, September 15, 2004)
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