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    Celebrate Scenic Drive Day June 4 at Cranberry Mountain Nature Center

    RICHWOOD, W.Va. — Officials with the in eastern West Virginia are inviting motorists to explore the forest highlands during National Scenic Drive Day on June 4 at the .

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    Off the Highland Scenic Highway near Cranberry Glades and the Falls of Hills Creek, the visitor center is an ideal

    11:45 a.m. - Meet at Richwood City Hall in Richwood, West Virginia, for the classic car scenic drive from Richwood to the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center with other car enthusiasts.

    1-3 p.m. - Classic cars on display at Cranberry Mountain Nature Center. Cars entered for judging must be at the nature center from 12:45-3 p.m. Prizes will be awarded in several categories. 1-4 p.m. - Music by the Black Mountain Bluegrass Boys

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    Cranberry Mountain Nature Center is open Thursday through Monday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. The center features a display area with live snakes, wildflowers, interactive children’s displays, and animals of West Virginia.

    It also includes a nature store with books, clothing, and toys. A live snake presentation occurs most Sundays at 1 p.m.  For more information about the Nature Center and its programs, please call 304-653-4826.


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    Clyde Craig
    Clyde Craighttp://wvexplorer.com
    Clyde Craig is a writer for West Virginia Explorer. Born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, he traveled with his family across the globe with the U.S. Army before returning to the Mountain State in 2011.

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