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‘Almost Heaven’ swing attracting unusual traffic to Bluestone Lake

6/11/2023

HINTON, W.Va. — A single swing placed on an overlook along Bluestone Lake in southern West Virginia is significantly impacting tourism at the popular fishing and boating lake.


One of a growing number of swings installed statewide at scenic locations by the West Virginia Tourism Office and its partners, the photographic landmark is having an unusual and outsized impact, says the director of the local travel bureau.

"It's amazing to drive by and see people lining up to get their photos taken in the swing," says Rebecca Peterson, executive director for Explore Summers County.

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