A Progressive Revolt Is Brewing in West Virginia

[Gabi Hayes]

10. Cant tell youhow beautiful these spots are. You can see at least four ridges in each direction from

the old Fire Tower, often more, depending on the haze factor. King of the world! Some dipshit kids burned the place down a few years ago, got caught, and had to haul the materials up by hand (NOT an easy climb, burdened like pack mules) as part of their punishment

The pictures don’t do the location justice

Not far from there is Mountain Lake, which is, unfortunately drying up (last I’d seen it); that’s where Dirty Dancing was shot. Golf course up there is often overrun by aggressive wild turkeys.