To contain the most important and significant natural habitats for in-situ conservation of biological diversity, including those containing threatened species of outstanding universal value from the point of view of science or conservation. To be outstanding examples representing major stages of earth's history, including the record of life, significant on-going geological processes in the development of landforms, or significant geomorphic or physiographic features. To contain superlative natural phenomena or areas of exceptional natural beauty and aesthetic importance. (The Committee considers that this criterion should preferably be used in conjunction with other criteria). To be directly or tangibly associated with events or living traditions, with ideas, or with beliefs, with artistic and literary works of outstanding universal significance. To be an outstanding example of a traditional human settlement, land-use, or sea-use which is representative of a culture (or cultures), or human interaction with the environment especially when it has become vulnerable under the impact of irreversible change. To be outstanding examples representing significant on-going ecological and biological processes in the evolution and development of terrestrial, fresh water, coastal and marine ecosystems and communities of plants and animals. To be an outstanding example of a type of building, architectural or technological ensemble or landscape which illustrates (a) significant stage(s) in human history. To bear a unique or at least exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or to a civilization which is living or which has disappeared. To exhibit an important interchange of human values, over a span of time or within a cultural area of the world, on developments in architecture or technology, monumental arts, town-planning or landscape design. Hike to the top of Peters Mountain takes 20-40 minutes. Terrain Trail is steep and rocky in places. To represent a masterpiece of human creative genius. Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory WV area map At a Glance Click on the coordinates below to view location: 3730’15.91N 8027’11.20W Habitat Mountainous ridge and forest. The seat is hot and my boxers are clinging to my thighs and my fiancée is crouched forward, gripping the dashboard like she’s climbing the summit of a roller coaster. My hands leave sweaty imprints on the wheel. Every noise we make carries through the forest: the chains dangling from the hitch, the various tinny pings under the hood, the trailer rocking back and forth, up and down, as if the mountain itself were bouncing it on her knee. The air smells like earthworms and wet leaves. I max out at 10 mph, which feels like a standstill, or worse, like we’re slipping. I’ve cracked the window to listen for problems, not that I could fix them, not here anyway. The road is steep, full of shadows and switchbacks, beautiful and perilous at once. We’re hauling a vintage travel trailer up a one-lane dirt road through a wrinkle of the Alleghenies called - what else - Devil’s Hollow. I could have written about West Virginia from 30 different angles, but in the end, I focused on two state treasures: pepperoni rolls, and West Virginia short story writer Breece D'J Pancake. We're continually surprised at how much we see and do on the road without intention, at the errors and pitfalls that make any particular state feel - in retrospect - packed with activity.
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