Northern Copperhead

Snakes

There are over twenty species of snakes found in West Virginia but only two of them are poisonous; the Timber Rattlesnake and the Northern Copperhead. 

Timber Rattlesnake

Rattlesnake Territory

Timber Rattlesnakes range over most of the eastern United States.

More people die each year from bee stings than from snake bites.

Bald Eagle

The Balk Eagle was not given that name because it really is bald.  The name actually comes from the Old English or Welsh word, "balde" meaning white.

Bald Eagle sightings along the South Branch are becoming increasingly common.

Petersburg Wave

A rising column of air generated by strong west winds plunging over the Allegheny Front and deflected upward by ridges to the east creates the Petersburg Wave.

Each year, many glider pilots set altitude records up to 23,000 feet riding the Petersburg Wave.

Keeping the Peace

The first city laws of Petersburg in 1910, provided for a fine of $1 to $10 for persons who dangerously operated horse drawn vehicles.  And, if you were caught fighting, swearing or quarreling in town, it would cost you $10.