An inhospitable swamp with mountains to the west and boggy terrors to the south, this part of the Mire packs in several truly memorable locations: Big B’s Rest Stop, which is helpful, and the remains of the Valley Galleria, a mall that has seen better days but is filled with junk. There is also the historic town of Harpers Ferry, which until recently was a stronghold for the mysterious Free States Faction (in fact, their armory is still intact, if you can get into it!). Those looking to add some height to their exploring would do well to visit Treetops, where a madman has crafted a platform ascent that never seems to stop. But for sheer, mutated magnificence, you must see the wonders of Tanagra, a settlement mangled into a vertical town-sized ball of detritus. Finally, don’t leave without continuing to discover the secrets of the Brotherhood of Steel; they had a small base along the southern border.
