LAND FOR RELAXATION

[Music] west virginia land of mountains scenic beauty mother of waters the 35th state of the nation and the only one born of a civil war rich in history endowed by nature and located within a day's drive of half the nation's population west virginia offers the american family an attractive yet inexpensive recreational opportunity [Music] [Music] harpers ferry national monument west virginia showcase of the civil war houses one of the richest historical collections of the war between the states because of its magnificent scenery and quaint continental air harper's ferry is becoming a weekend mecca for artists john brown's fort and the jefferson county courthouse at nearby charlestown where john brown was tried and convicted for treason happy retreat home of charles washington brother of george and other historic homes attract visitors to charlestown shepherdstown romney and moorfield in house and garden tours in this land of washington people still use [Music] the renowned international mother's day shrine at grafton is visited by thousands each year in this historic andrews methodist church anna jarvis founded mother's day honoring all mothers everywhere the anna jarvis room where for many years the mother of anna jarvis taught sunday school [Music] rugged mountains quiet lakes rushing and tumbling streams form the backdrop for outdoor sports and recreation for the vacationing family [Music] campgrounds abound throughout 10 million acres of unspoiled wilderness there are webs of mountain trails camping facilities flora and fauna to appeal to every age and taste well-stocked rivers and streams from the great potomac of the east the new river in the south to the broad ohio bordering the west make fishing a 12-month season in west virginia whatever your choice sporty panfish bass the gamey trout or the mighty musky fishing here is an exciting adventure [Music] west virginia in the fall presents a panorama of spectacular beauty an outstanding feature of this autumn season is the hunting of such prized game as the white-tailed deer wild turkey ruffed grouse and the wily gray squirrel bow hunting and commercial preserves extend the season on many choice game species to one of the longest in the nation [Music] [Applause] a hiker's paradise hunting areas state parks and two national forests provide sturdy trails men with the opportunity for exhilarating exercise [Music] the beautiful ohio river with its thrill-packed regattas at huntington and new martinsville lures skilled pilots and boat owners from around the nation [Music] the sport of kings is a year-round attraction at lively shenandoah downs and charlestown racetracks in the east and wheeling downs and waterford park in the north [Music] during the winter months many outdoor sports and indoor activities add to the increasing popularity of winter vacations in west virginia comfortable to luxurious accommodations are available at all ski resorts in the state [Music] whether you ski skate or throw snowballs there is fun for you in this mountain winter wonderland typical of the fine recreational opportunities in west virginia is ogleby park acknowledged as the nation's finest municipal park this cultural and recreational area of over a thousand acres is located at wheeling amidst the splendor of the west virginia hills recreation abounds the four seasons of the year at oaklevy with year-round activities for the individual the family and groups there is something for everyone at ogilvy for the active enthusiast there is almost every type of sports facility for those less inclined toward vigorous recreational pursuits there is a complete cultural program including concerts lectures vesper services and a mansion house museum which provides a fascinating insight to our heritage [Music] to see the ancient art of glassmaking is a must for every visitor the processes of making glass may be viewed at a score of handcraft glass plants including such famous names as morgantown rainbow fountain blanco viking and west virginia the skill of the glass worker is a source of beauty to be treasured by all people [Music] these craftsmen were recently awarded the honor of making the distinctive president's house glassware which now graces the dining tables of the white house cold jewelry one of the mountain states most popular souvenirs is handmade by residents of southern west virginia's billion dollar coal field [Music] to demonstrate the versatility of this product two houses one at williamson and one at white sulphur springs have been constructed entirely of coal 100 years of mining equipment and relics may be seen at stonesbury's coal town museum [Music] attractive mementos created by local people are for sale at beckley west virginia visitors may ride through a once operative coal mine where coal formations and mining techniques are explained [Music] so [Music] west virginia's subterranean passages are not all confined to coal seneca and smokehole caverns reveal that the mountain state can be as beautiful underground as it is above at green bank west virginia multiple radio telescopes reach out into space for sounds that may pretend a falling meteorite or a new civilization scientists and visitors from many countries come to west virginia to study and to tour the nation's most advanced national radio astronomy center [Music] a trip through west virginia would not be complete without a visit to the state's capital city charleston [Music] highlighting this experience is a tour of the governor's mansion and a visit to the state museum and the beautiful state capitol building [Music] a friendly welcome awaits visitors to west virginia information centers are located at major entrances to the state to assist you in planning a holiday of fun and relaxation [Music] hotel and motel facilities provide modern comfortable accommodations in a friendly atmosphere whether it be a family budgeted motel or the world famous luxurious greenbrier at white sulphur springs roadside tables and parks help make touring an enjoyable experience a growing ribbon of modern highways and turnpikes bisects the state [Music] many visitors however prefer the more scenic routes and leisurely travel west virginia nature's perfect setting is indeed the family's land for relaxation offering a versatile present a vibrant past and an exciting future you