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This isn't your average airstrip, it's on a river island, and getting there is a pilot's thrill ride.  Oh, and watch out for fog and tricky weather and the turkey! But, that's all part of the adventure, right!?\n\nWhen you're not up in the air, you can camp out, chill by the Cheat River, go cruising in a UTV, or try an adrenaline-pumping zipline. It's back-to-basics here, so expect basic amenities and forget about good cell service.\n\nExperience the beauty of West Virginia's undulating landscape, which bursts with vibrant colors during the fall season. 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