I wasn't a highpointer by design; rather, I was looking for stargazing spots. My very first high point came quite by accident when someone from an astronomy club in Akron, OH strongly recommended Spruce Knob.
All I can say is....it's dark up there. VERY, VERY dark. Couldn't believe my eyes; on summer nights you see the Milky Way span from horizon to horizon.
Well, apparently the word is out...
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/pharrington/Ds_wv.htm
This spot is becoming very popular with East Coast astronomers fleeing light pollution. The next clear night on a weekend without any moonlight, you should check the place out; it's just awesome.
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