Changes

Jump to navigation Jump to search
103 bytes added ,  22:11, August 5, 2007
coal trivia
Line 14: Line 14:  
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 is also one of the leading [[coal]] producing states, in past decades often rotating with [[Kentucky]] as the number one producer although [[Wyoming]] has since surpassed both states to become the #1 coal 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.
1,128

edits

Navigation menu