The brisk air and waterfalls of early Spring beckons! And Blackwater Falls State Park in WV, a 3-hour drive from Pittsburgh, provides the perfect answer. Whether easy-to-traverse boardwalks or exploring less traveled paths best fits your style, Blackwater has both grand and intimate cascades this time of year. And no trip is complete without a visit to Big Belly Deli in Davis, WV. I've been thinking about their grilled pastrami sandwich and their veggie Reubens all year...
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| Blackwater Falls from the Gentle Trail overlook |
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| Elakala Falls |
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| Hot pastrami on rye from Big Belly Deli |
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| Blackwater Gorge from Lodge (left); Yellow Birch Trail (top three, right); Elakala Trail (bottom right) |
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| Balanced Rock |
Sometimes a road trip is all that is needed to perk up the spirits. Add the sound of rushing water, white spray against a cloud-rimmed sky and unopened rose-hued tree buds for a perfect getaway from city life. Blackwater Falls State Park near Davis, West Virginia is a fantastic destination!
