East End bridge

Some trips you never forget. My trip nearly nine years ago to the top of this thing -- the East Huntington bridge -- was one of those. The big surprise was when we got to the top. This railing came maybe up to my waist. For some reason, I developed a severe fear of heights once I got up there. After we crawled through what seemed like a hole in the floor, we were on this roof with a railing that seemed like it wouldn't support me. I know that was wrong, but when you develop sudden acrophobia.

But the view was great.

The view has changed since then. The bypass was built around Proctorville, Ohio, seen here on the right. But it was amazing.

Another great high-altitude view is from the roof of the West Virginia Building. I saw the first two phases of the demolition of the old Sixth Street Bridge from up there. You can see for miles.