I had the opportunity to begin a ride in Staunton, VA last Thurs morning. So I planned a trip to one of our National Parks, New River Gorge in WV. Pulled out of Staunton on Thurs mid day after that storm blew past. I rode across WV through George Washington & Monongahela National Forests. This part of the ride was uneventful as low cloud cover, some fog & some rain continued to hamper my enjoyment of the outdoors.
I made it here by 5p. This is the famous New River Gorge bridge. At one time the largest single span bridge in the world. I believe it still is the longest single span in he western hemisphere.
The following morning I stayed in the area, drove many forested roads in the area. This is a really neat area. Coal mining shaped this part of the state. I camped Friday night down in the gorge along the river. Quiet & very dark. And the stars were out in force. It was amazing! I also discoverd the Cardinal Line. Amtrak runs a passenger train 3 days a week starting in NYC, thru Phila, Balt, DC & onto western VA & Southern WV before heading into Cincinatti, Indiana & Chicago. WOW! That would be cool. It runs among the coal trains along the fast running waters of WV.
Saturday was the 2nd glorious day in a row, clear & cool in the morning. The roads are fantastic for motorcycling. US RT 19 is loaded with banked twisties perfect for laying the bike low in the corners. This is fun!
now you're gonna get him wound up 
