West Virginia Parks and Outdoors Travel Guide

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Rafting the Gauley River, West Virginia
Riding the rapids, Gauley River, West Virginia (courtesy, Bob Byrd)

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  • I'm looking for a central campground to Seneca Rocks, Dolly Sads, Cass Scenie Railroad and Blackwater Falls. Is this too much to ask for? I like Lake Sherwood Rec Area but feel it is too far south to make these day trips worthwhile. I wonder about Sturat Rec area. I should mention that I prefer flsuh toilets and a shower. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
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  • I met a wonderful woman from VA. We would like to meet in WV. I have a flat water canoe and we have no experience with white water. I enjoy canoe camping out of sight of civilization and other campers. Could you recommend places?: Near the shortest route between us, I77 and the WV Turnpike from VA to Ravenswood. Trips of varying duration - flat water? - for flexibility. No whitewater we couldn���t handle. Beautiful remote mountains, preferably a protected area. No high traffic. Back country camping. Places to safely stage vehicles unless it���s an all flat water circuit. Nearby access to shopping and a nice restaurant. Really nice, e.g., like the POV in Parkersburg, would be great. I want to surprise her with the perfect trip - with most of these criteria and few hassles so we can concentrate on each other. Are there any romantics there willing to help?
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Dolly Sods Wilderness Area

expert favorite attraction
c/o Cheat-Potomac Ranger District, HC 59, Box 240
Petersburg, West Virginia 26847

Description: Well known for its extensive rocky plains, upland bogs, and sweeping vistas, the Dolly Sods... Read More
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Luray Caverns

U.S. 211 West (2 miles west of downtown)
Luray, Virginia 22835

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This U.S. Registered Natural Landmark is the Shenandoah Valley's most interesting and... Read More

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Gauley Mountain Trail (#438)

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Pocahontas County, WV


Description: This mountain-biking trail, along an old logging-era railroad grade, takes riders through stands of... Read More
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Skyland Resort

Mile 41.7 Skyline Drive
Luray, VA 22835 Map

Hotel Class: 3 class stars
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The Homestead Resort

1766 Homestead Drive
Hot Springs, VA 24445 Map

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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The Greenbrier

300 West Main Street
White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986 Map

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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