[at-l] Charleston, West Virginia: what to do in the area?

[camojack at comcast.net]

>From mid-September to mid-October is the ideal time to go whitewater rafting on the Gauley:
http://www.trywva.com 
(The outfitter I've used)
-"Camo"

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From: Kent Gardam <kent_gardam at yahoo.com> 

> My wife has asked if I'm interested in accompanying her on a trip to her cardiac 
> rehab association conference in Charleston, WV in mid-September on a Thursday, 
> Friday, Saturday. I won't have any conference related obligations. So, 
> assembled multitudes of copius knowledge, any thoughts on what I can do to fill 
> my time? I'm a flatlander from northwest Ohio so a chance to hike in the hills 
> would be good. Day hikes, an overnight, or other options? It appears that the 
> southwest Virginia area of the AT (Mount Rogers to about Pearisburg) is only 
> 100-125 miles or so away. Should that be my destination and if so what is a 
> good choice? The Gauley, New River and Bluestone River recreation areas are 
> closer to Charleston. Should I be going there instead? 
> 
> Or does anybody need a deck built or garden weeded or some other honest form 
> of sweat inducing toil? 
> 
> Your thoughts are welcome. 
> 
> Kent Gardam 
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