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The highest elevation in West Virginia is Spruce Knob in Pendleton County at 4,862 feet.  

The highest elevation in West Virginia is Spruce Knob in Pendleton County at 4,862 feet.  

West Virginia is about 80% forested which accounts for much logging industry. It was also one of the leading coal producing states, often rotating with Kentucky as the number one producer. It is also a very productive farm state, and formerly a leader in steel and chemical prodution - before so much industry moved oversees.

West Virginia is about 80% forested which accounts for much logging industry. It was also one of the leading coal producing states, often rotating with [[Kentucky]] as the number one producer. It is also a very productive farm state, and formerly a leader in steel and chemical prodution - before so much industry moved oversees.

Because of the state's spectacular rugged terrain, it is an attraction to campers, fisherman, hunters, spelunkers, whitewater rafters, hang gliders, and hikers.

Because of the state's spectacular rugged terrain, it is an attraction to campers, fisherman, hunters, spelunkers, whitewater rafters, hang gliders, and hikers.