Picture of the day - February 23, 2006

State Capitol Building - Charleston, WV

Photo courtesy of William E. Pugh, Jr. Today's picture features a beautiful nighttime shot of the State Capitol building in Charleston, West Virginia. Every time I travel I-77 through West Virginia I pass the Capitol and tell myself some day I'll stop and take a picture of it. Well, Mr. Pugh beat me to it, and he did a wonderful job of capturing the architectural details that so easily distinguish the Capitol building from the rest of the city. Charleston is a vibrant city that sits on the banks of the Kanawha River as it winds its way northward to meet with the Ohio. Over the millennia the Kanawha has etched valleys and gorges through the Appalachian Mountains - and it left us with a valley that is just wide enough to hold this great American city. When most people think of West Virginia, coal mining is usually the first thing that pops into their heads. But although West Virginia is indeed a leader in the coal industry, there is a lot more to this beautiful state than mining operations! West Virginia's rugged mountains offer some of the nation's most stunning scenery as well as a sportsman's paradise. The opportunities for white water rafting, fishing, hunting, hiking, camping and skiing are some of the best you'll find anywhere on the planet and the friendly people of West Virginia will make you feel right at home. So the next time you're traveling through the Mountain State, why not stop and spend a few days enjoying all that West Virginia has to offer? You just might find out why they call it Wild, Wonderful West Virginia!   Picture Of The Day Homepage | Submit a photo Interesting Articles