I grew up in Ansted, home of Hawk's Nest State park.
The train winding up the Gorge brings back a lot of memories. Growing up as a kid it was hard to apprieciate how beautiful my surroundings really were. At the time I was more interested in getting through high school and going to somewhere that wasn't just "mountains, rivers and trees". That's not to say I didn't enjoy the mountains, rivers and trees. I actually had some sex on the overlook where that picture was probably taken as well as in the woods near the tracks a little further up the Gorge. I never walked the catwalk under the New River gorge bridge but I did whitewater raft under it a few times. I've still got a lot a family back in Ansted but I rarely make it back. These pictures make me want to plan a road trip. Thanks!