Saturday, May 26, 2018
Ever since we took some college kids skiing in West Virginia a gazillion years ago, I have loved this state. It is beautiful in every season. There are so many cool places to see, artisan shops to visit, and natural wonders to enjoy. Here are a few ideas for a vacation this summer — and my list doesn’t even include the Greenbrier Hotel. Wish I could go to them all!
The New and the Gauley Rivers make for some excellent white water rafting. The National Park Service manages 70,000 acres along the New River. And two state parks are right there, too: Hawk’s Nest State Park and Bluestone State Park. If you like to camp, fish, canoe, zip-line, hike, etc, this might be just the spot for you.
Blackwater Falls gets its name from the discolored water coming from upstream where the hemlock and red spruce grow. The park boasts two other waterfalls, a canyon, a lake, countless trails, and gorgeous overlooks.
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Seneca Caverns in Riverton, WV is a cool place to go to escape the heat of summer.
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What a great place to visit in the summer. It’s fascinating. And there are a lot of fun outdoorsy things to do.
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The Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers meet at Harpers Ferry. Activities in this town led to the start of our Civil War. You’ll find museums and historical exhibits as well as good Appalachian trails to navigate.
Full of historical significance, the capitol building is a lovely architectural specimen. They offer tours every day.
New River Gorge National River
The New and the Gauley Rivers make for some excellent white water rafting. The National Park Service manages 70,000 acres along the New River. And two state parks are right there, too: Hawk’s Nest State Park and Bluestone State Park. If you like to camp, fish, canoe, zip-line, hike, etc, this might be just the spot for you.
Blackwater Falls State Park in Elkins, WV
Blackwater Falls gets its name from the discolored water coming from upstream where the hemlock and red spruce grow. The park boasts two other waterfalls, a canyon, a lake, countless trails, and gorgeous overlooks.
Seneca Caverns In Riverton, WV
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Seneca Caverns in Riverton, WV is a cool place to go to escape the heat of summer.
Monongahela National Forest in Elkins, WV
This is a beautiful forest of about 7000 acres.
Snowshoe Mountain
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What a great place to visit in the summer. It’s fascinating. And there are a lot of fun outdoorsy things to do.
Harpers Ferry
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The Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers meet at Harpers Ferry. Activities in this town led to the start of our Civil War. You’ll find museums and historical exhibits as well as good Appalachian trails to navigate.
West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville
This seems a little strange to me but according to the Internet, this is one of the top ten places to visit in West Virginia. They have guided tours by day and paranormal experiments by night (that sounds a little more dramatic than I think it actually is).
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston, WV
They tried several new approaches to caring for the patients in this asylum— like staggering the hallways so that optimal natural light could enter the facility. Count on spending a couple of hours here.
West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, WV
Full of historical significance, the capitol building is a lovely architectural specimen. They offer tours every day.
This wraps up my exploration of all the states touching Kentucky. Hope you got some good ideas for some vacation fun this summer!
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