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THE APPALACHIAN GEOPARK INITIATIVE WEST VIRGINIA, USA - RIVERS, RAIL, CAVES, COAL AND PEOPLE

Discover the wonders of the Appalachian Geopark in West Virginia, USA, where you can find breathtaking rivers, scenic railroads, fascinating caves, rich coal heritage, and the vibrant spirit of the local people. Join us on a journey through this geologically diverse region, filled with adventure and natural beauty.

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THE APPALACHIAN GEOPARK INITIATIVE WEST VIRGINIA, USA - RIVERS, RAIL, CAVES, COAL AND PEOPLE

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  1. THE APPALACHIAN GEOPARK INITIATIVE WEST VIRGINIA, USA - RIVERS, RAIL, CAVES, COAL AND PEOPLE Robert C. Burns – West Virginia University Jasmine Cardozo Moreira – UniversidadeEstadual de Ponta Grossa (Brazil) Daniel Robison – West Virginia University MitzySchaney – West Virginia University

  2. The New River Gorge (National Park Service) The New River Bridge (M.Gregory) New River Gorge – National River (M.Gregory)

  3. The Gauley River (National Park Service) WVU Students Rafting with Adventure WV (wvu.edu)

  4. The Cass Scenic Steam Railroad The Cass Scenic Steam Railroad (www.wikipedia.org)

  5. Modern Rail Access to the Geopark

  6. Caves and Karst of West Virginia Lost World Caverns (Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle) Organ Caves (www.wikipedia.org)

  7. West Virginia Coal (www.wvexecutive.com) (www.coalwoodwestvirginia.com)

  8. People of West Virginia Bridge Day on the New River Gorge (M.Gregory)

  9. Physiographic Provinces of West Virginia

  10. Fayette County Grist Mill, Babcock State Park – (M.Gregory)

  11. Babcock State Park Babcock State Park: Clint Cochran – Park Superintendent, Dr. Daniel Robison – WVU, Dr. Sarah Gaines - USGS, Dr. Jasmine Moreira - UEPG, Dr. John Brock - USGS, Dr. Robert Burns - WVU, Dr. Michael Hohn, Dr. Tom Casadevall - USGS

  12. Summit Bechtel Reserve: 2019 World Scout Jamboree (50,000 scouts, 8000+ volunteers) Climbing Wall at Summit Bechtel Reserve (www.boyslife.org) (www.summitbsa.org)

  13. Tamarack Event and Conference Center Geoproducts Tamarack Event and Conference Center (J.Moreira)

  14. Greenbrier County • Greenbrier River Trail • Greenbrier State Forest • Many caves • Blue Sulphur Springs • White Sulphur Springs (Greenbrier spa) • Monongahela National Forest • Lithostrotionella (Fossil coral, WV State Gem) GreenBrier State Forest (greenbriersf.com)

  15. The Historical Significance of Coal Thurmond, WV (www.coalheritage.org)

  16. Geology Education Initiative(Natural Resources Perspective) Boley Lake – Babcock State Park (M. Gregory) Babcock State Park (M.Gregory)

  17. Cultural Heritage • Mountain State cultural heritage; • Railroad heritage; • CCC heritage (Related with the geological aspects); • National Historic Landmark (Greenbrier) The Greenbrier (Tripadvisor)

  18. Easy access: road, plane or train AMTRAK Cardinal (NYC to Chicago via DC) Thurmond Station Greenbrier Station (Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad/Facebook)

  19. Update on the Appalachian Geopark Initiative Appalachian Geopark is actively seeking status as an aspiring Geopark in the Global Geopark Network Plan to submit dossier in one year The US Geopark Advisory Group visited; recommendations Ph.D. students studying various topics in the area

  20. Update on the Appalachian Geopark Initiative Visited WV Governor; full support from state government Working with Appalachian Coal Heritage Area; office space Held public meetings; continuing to inform and educate residents and businesses.

  21. USGS Team Briefing at WVU School of Natural Resources (M.Gregory)

  22. Hawks Nest State Park: Dr. Michael Hohn – W.Va GS, Dr. Jasmine Moreire – UEPG, Dr. John Brock – USGS, Dr. Tom Casadevall – USGS, Mitzy Schaney – WVU, Dr. Sarah Gaines – USGS, Dr. Robert Burns – WVU, Mike Hager – Park Superintendent (M.Gregory)

  23. Dr. Robert Burns - WVU, Dr. Daniel Robison -WVU, and Stephen McDaniels – WV DNR (M. Gregory)

  24. Robert C. Burns, Ph.D. Professor and Director Division of Forestry and Natural Resources Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design West Virginia University Robert.Burns@mail.wvu.edu Thank you very much! Hawks Nest State Park (M.Gregory)

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