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Beautiful Bluestone
Bluestone National Scenic River is preserved as a living landscape that provides an unspoiled experience for visitors and a haven for a variety of plants and animals. The park protects a 10.5-mile section of the Bluestone River in Southern West Virginia.
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Fishing
The Bluestone River is a popular warm water fishery. Smallmouth bass, bluegill, and rock bass are some of the sport fish.
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Bluestone River Walk
From late spring through fall, Bluestone National Scenic River offers the Bluestone River Walk, a two-mile round trip hike along the river, led by a park ranger. Call (304) 466-0417 for details.
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America's Best Idea
A 6-part film on America’s National Parks from legendary documentary filmmaker Ken Burns begins airing September 27, 2009 on public television. More information on the series is available at the PBS website.
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Write to
P. O. Box 246
Glen Jean, WV 25846
E-mail Us
Phone
Park Headquarters
(304) 465-0508
Sandstone Visitor Center
(304) 466-0417
Fax
(304) 466-9194
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Climate
Weather in the Bluestone National Scenic River area varies seasonally, but the climate is generally mild. Winter can bring significant snowfall, but it is usually short-lived. Summers can be warm and humid. The weather in the spring and fall is generally pleasant, with mild temperatures.
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The Bluestone Turnpike, a riverbank road used by those who farmed and timbered the area until the 1940s, is now a trail used by visitors to Bluestone National Scenic River.
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Last Updated: December 05, 2011 at 08:51 MST |
