Droop Mountain Battlefield is a historic site located in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It commemorates the battle that took place there during the Civil War. On November 6, 1863, Brigadier General William W. Averell led his Union troops on a joint raid of Confederate railways in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. He joined with Federal troops …
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 …
Beartown State Park located near Snowshoe WV contains 107 acres of natural beauty on Droop Mountain’s eastern summit. The main objective of the park is to preserve nature and not to over-develop the region. A boardwalk provides visitors easy access to the area. Visitors are able to walk along the boardwalk to view the various …