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Audra State Park Audra State Park is located northwest of Buckhannon off Rt. 119. Just follow the signs. It is a small park on the Middle Fork River. There is hiking, swimming, picnicing and a very nice campground. The sites are on the river and are nicely separated by rhododendrons. Visit the official Audra web site. Middle Fork River provides a nice view even in the rain. We stopped here on our trip from Holly River to Tygart Lake. The campground is on the left side of the photo. Your allowed to swim in the river but it was a little chilly the day we were there, 05/15/01. Alum Cave is pretty cool. We are hiking one of the trails. The boardwalk takes us along this cliff face and through the cave. There were interesting rock formations for the entire hike. Our ponchos kept us realatively dry. Salamanders like this little guy were numerous on the trail. We had to keep an eye out to avoid stepping on them. The trail was like this most of the way. It passed along the river which is on the right here. Once again there were lots of rhododendrons. We want to return here for a camping trip one day. Other Stuff The Philippi covered bridge is a piece of history that dates back to before the Civil War. It is still in use and there is a lot more of it on the left side of the photo. We went through here while traveling from Audra to Tygart Lake. Seneca Rocks is part of the Monongahela National Forest and is located in eastern WV. There is plenty of hiking and some rustic camping there. This shot is at the visitor's center on Rt. 55/28. Dolly Sod is also part of this area. No thumbnail on this park but it is a great day use park. Checkout Beartown State Park Lots of interesting rock formations to wonder through. It is near Watago State Park, Cass and Droop Mtn. Battlefield park. All are worth a visit.

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