6 Surreal Outdoor Spots in West Virginia
From the views at one of our nation’s newest national parks to a remote lake that offers a picturesque summer getaway, these Mountain State locations offer scenery you won’t soon forget.
West Virginia’s remote Summersville Lake was originally created as a reservoir to control flooding in this portion of the state. The result is a picturesque lake known for a variety of on-the-water and in-the-water pursuits. Its rocky formations that make for dramatic scenery, and the spot is just one of the beautiful spots you’ll encounter during your travels through the Mountain State, including West Virginia's highest peak and a national park along a dramatic river gorge.
Seneca Rocks
Located in Seneca Rocks, West Virginia, outdoor experiences at these 900-foot formations include rock climbing, recreational hiking and other outdoor adventures.
Spruce Knob
The highest point in the Mountain State is found in Riverton, West Virginia, and showcases natural beauty as far as the eye can see.
Coopers Rock State Forest
Take in the beauty of the Cheat River Gorge and its seemingly unending canopy of green in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia.
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Head to Lansing, West Virginia, to explore one of nation’s newest national parks in all its fall glory.
Blackwater Falls
Blackwater Falls State Park in Davis, West Virginia, gets its name from the dark-hued water flowing over its 57-foot main waterfall, but that is just the beginning of its natural beauty.
Summersville Lake
Chock full of recreation, from rock climbing to scuba diving to swimming, this Summersville, West Virginia, offers plenty of adventure.
Story:
Kelly Powell
Issue:
Weekend Guides
