Watoga State Park, located near Snowshoe WV in nearby Marlinton, is 10,100 acres of “outdoorsy fun”. There’s seemingly no shortage of things a vacationer can do such as hiking, swimming, horseback riding, fishing, and boating. For those who want to stay the night (or several nights) to enjoy all of these activities, there are several …
Cranberry Glades Botanical Area is nestled between the Cranberry, Kennison, and Black Mountains of the Monongahela National Forest, in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. Just a beautiful four-hour drive from Washington, D.C., on the Highland Scenic Highway, this amazing ecologically abundant land was established as a National Natural Landmark in 1974. These glades are nestled high …
If the beauty of unspoiled nature is your passion than the Highland Scenic Highway near Snowshoe WV is for you. The Highland Scenic Highway is entirely surrounded by the 19,000-acre Monongahela National Forest. It is 43 miles of natural beauty. This quiet two-lane highway is not spoiled by houses, businesses, or any man-made structures. It is God’s country from start to finish. …
Snowshoe Mountain Biking Park is at the top of its class, offering almost 40 trails, with a total of 1,500 feet of descent among them. Miles of gutsy downhill slopes or smoother, rolling hills are all found in the park. One can choose to take a predominately downhill, or a more cross-country route; it’s up …