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Parks and Recreation

Brush Creek Falls as photographed in 2013.

Brush Creek Falls

A hidden gem during our years, the Brush Creek Falls later became a state park.

Visiting the Speedway Roadside Park after church on a cold but sunny morning is 1965.

Speedway Roadside

This small park with an artesian well provided picnic facilities along Route 20 just north of Athens.

Lake Shawnee swimming pool and pavalion in the early days.

Lake Shawnee

A popular amusement park near Spanishburg built in 1926 that closed in 1967.

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Mountain Recreation

A short-lived go-cart and trampoline park was a special destination in the early 1960s.

View of Bluestone Lake from   a winding road in the park.

Bluestone State Park

Over 2,000 acreas along Bluestone Lake with cabins, camping, boating and hiking opportunities.

Information sign along Route 20 at Pipestem Falls.

Pipestem Falls

This small waterfall along Route 20, with a 30-foot drop, is a hidden gem.

The old Mill beside Bluestone River in Spanishburg.

Mill Dam

A favorite nearby vacation spot for many in the 1950s.

Stone entrance to Pipestem along Route 20.

Pipestem Resort

The acquisition of property and development of Pipestem Resort Park coincided with our years in Athens.

The West Virginia State Fairgrounds in Lewisburg. (Image from wvexplorer.com)

West Virginia State Fair

A once a year destination for the Athens teens and families.

Princeton Bowling Center during its early days.

Princeton Bowling

A favorite place for recreation and wholesome fun on Honaker Street in Princeton during our years.

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