There are many reasons West Virginia is called the outdoor recreation capital of the East. Here you’ll find everything you need for a great outdoor adventure. From world-famous whitewater rivers to challenging mountain bike terrain and extensive trail systems, to great skiing, hunting and fishing, West Virginia’s outdoors are yours to discover.
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Water Sports
America’s Best Whitewater. West Virginia provides the most intense whitewater rafting east of the Mississippi.
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Land adventures
West Virginia’s mountainous terrain is perfect for hiking, biking and riding ATVs. Southern West Virginia’s Hatfield-McCoy Trail System is open to ATVs, dirt bikes, horses, mountain bikers and hikers. Rail trails are great areas to explore on foot or bike, alone or with friends and family.
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Equestrian
Enjoy West Virginia by an older means of transportation: horseback.
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Winter Sports
Offering one of the longest snow seasons in the region, enthusiasts and beginners have fun downhill skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing or cross-country skiing.
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Camping
Whether you want to take in a breath of fresh air in the great outdoors, kick back and relax in a state-of-the-art home on wheels, or find the wilder side of life, West Virginia’s camping adventures are limitless.
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Geocaching
This modern day treasure hunt will take you through some of West Virginia’s most scenic locations.
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Rock Climbing
The only state tucked entirely within the Appalachians, West Virginia is a rock climber’s paradise.
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Caving
Explorations can reveal one of the best kept secrets below the mountains.
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Wildlife
Take a hike through the beautiful Appalachian wilderness and you might see rabbits, squirrels, white-tailed deer, or maybe even a fox or black bear.
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Golf
West Virginia has a golf course waiting for you! |
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