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Fresh Renovations for Wheeling

Posted on January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 by Sherman Cahal

A renovation to the historic Wheeling Suspension Bridge and major repairs to 26 bridges along Interstate 70 in and around Wheeling, West Virginia, are wrapping up.

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Covered Bridges of the Greenbrier Valley

Posted on November 20, 2022November 20, 2022 by Sherman Cahal

Seventeen historic covered bridges span West Virginia’s rivers and streams, and most are still in use by motorists or are open to pedestrians. In this article, we explore five that are in or near the scenic Greenbrier River valley.

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Chuck Yeager Bridges

A History of the Yeager Bridges

Posted on October 30, 2022October 30, 2022 by Sherman Cahal

The Charles “Chuck” Yeager Bridges, two unique steel through arches, carry the West Virginia Turnpike and Interstates 64 and 77 over the Kanawha River in Charleston, West Virginia.

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Sharps Tunnel

Posted on September 24, 2022September 24, 2022 by Sherman Cahal

Nestled in Pocahontas County, West Virginia is Sharps Tunnel along the former Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Greenbrier Division.

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Carter Memorial Bridge

Sunsets Over Charleston

Posted on August 12, 2022August 12, 2022 by Sherman Cahal

The sun sets over the Eugene A. Carter Memorial Bridge on another evening in Charleston, the capital city of West Virginia

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New River Gorge Bridge

A Winter Escape to New River Gorge

Posted on January 19, 2022January 19, 2022 by Sherman Cahal

After a warm and mostly snowless December, January has produced one snowstorm after another. Taking advantage of the last storm over the past few days, I camped out near Fayetteville, West Virginia, and captured the scenery around America’s newest National Nark: New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.

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Hawk's Nest Bridge

Fog Lift at Hawks Nest Railroad Bridge

Posted on July 6, 2021July 6, 2021 by Sherman Cahal

The passing of a heavy shower allowed for some passing fog that rapidly eased over the nearby mountaintops at Hawks Nest State Park in West Virginia. At its base, over the New River, are two Parker through trusses that carry CSX Railroad and Amtrak.

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New River Gorge Bridge

Morning Magic at the New River Gorge Bridge

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Sherman Cahal

It’s been said that without the trees, mountains, fogs, or rains, the sun cannot create its own magic. On this mystical morning, the fog enveloping the New River Gorge Bridge was picture-perfect but I knew its time was short. Within minutes of taking these aerials, the thick fog had disappeared, replaced by a wide expanse of crystal clear skies.

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Wheeling Suspension Bridge

New Wheeling Suspension Bridge Photos

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Sherman Cahal

New photos of the historic Wheeling Suspension Bridge over the Ohio River in West Virginia have been added.

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Dingess Tunnel

Norfolk & Western Railway Twelvepole Line Bridges

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Sherman Cahal

The former Norfolk & Western Railway Twelvepole Line features over 35 bridges and several notable tunnels – many since replaced.

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