Sight Seeing
You can’t visit West Virginia without checking out one of these exciting attractions. You will find everything that makes this state what it truly is and appreciate the mountainous landscape in all of it’s glory.
Cranberry Wilderness Area
This is the largest US Forest Service Wilderness area east of the Mississippi.ExploreDolly Sods
The high plains of Dolly Sods feature upland bogs, beaver ponds and sweeping vistas, and miles of great hiking trails.ExploreSeneca Rocks
Located in the Monongahela National Forest, this was the state’s first major climbing destination.ExploreGreen Bank Telescope
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory operates the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank telescope, the world’s largest fully steerable single aperture antenna.ExploreHatfield and McCoy Trail
This 500 mile (and growing) trail system is located in the southern coal counties. It is a motorized trail system, so rev up that ATV or dirt bike and get after it.ExploreHawks Nest State Park
Great views of the river. Trails, golf course, museum. Ride the Tram! Lodge and restaurant.ExploreBabcock State Park
Great hiking and some of the best single track mountain biking around (though not all legal), tennis courts, swimming pool, fishing lake, great family fun spot.ExploreGauley River National Recreation Area
It is interesting to check out the huge earthen dam that controls the flow of the legendary whitewater of the Gauley River.ExploreCarnifex Ferry State Park
The super-steep Fisherman’s Trail provides access to Pillow Rock rapid on the Upper Gauley, a primo spectating spot during Gauley season.Explore
