Summersville Lake as been described as the Little Bahamas of the east.According to Skin Diver Magazine the waters at Summersville Lake are a moderate temperature somewhere between 60 and 70 degrees.The visibility of 20 to 30feet. The large under water rocks and rocky outcropping have attracted divers to this area for the last 30 years.When [...]
If you are heading off this weekend to do a little trout fishing. There are a couple places to go trout fishing nearby Summersville .If you want a wilderness setting to get away by yourself or a family vacation,you don’t have to travel far. Trout fishing can be done year round,due to the temperature of [...]
The New River Gorge Bridge is located about 30 minutes south of Summersville . On u.s.rt 19,visitors centers will be on your left.Just follow the signs. You cant miss it. If you want to cross the bridge,you can turn around about 1/4 mile past or you will wind up in the town of Fayetteville. National Park Service visitors’ center.
I grabbed my camera and my best girl.I Packed a picnic basket and headed out to the lake for a day in the sun.It was a beautiful day.Sunny and temperature 80 degrees.The lake was teaming with boats,jet skis and swimmers. As usual everone was having a time.Here are a few photos from that day.Enjoy
Battle of Carnifex Ferry took place on September 10, 1861, in Nicholas County, Virginia (now West Virginia), as part of the Operations in Western Virginia Campaign during the Civil War. The battle resulted in a Union victory that contributed to the eventual Confederate withdrawal from western Virginia. The campaign helped pave the way for the [...]
Summersville Lake is located three miles south of Summersville, WV on U.S. Route 19