Attractions

NEW MANCHESTER, W.Va. — Many visitors know Tomlinson Run State Park as West Virginia’s northernmost state park, but park officials and naturalists say its ecological significance may be even more important than its location. The 1,398-acre park in Hancock County protects the Tomlinson Run watershed, a tributary of the Ohio River, and preserves plant and … Read more

Massive sandstone formations, hidden passageways, and a natural stone labyrinth make Beartown State Park unlike anywhere else in the Mountain State. HILLSBORO, W.Va. — Hidden among the high ridges of eastern West Virginia lies a landscape so unusual that many visitors struggle to believe it was shaped by nature. At first glance, Beartown State Park … Read more

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In celebration of National Trails Day, officials at West Virginia State Parks announced a lineup of guided hikes and trail cleanup events across several state parks and forests, scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026. Organized nationwide by the American Hiking Society, National Trails Day encourages people of all ages to get outdoors, … Read more

GLENVILLE, W.Va. — An “Almost Heaven” swing has been installed at Cedar Creek State Park in central West Virginia, the latest of more than 60 such iconic swings that are attracting tourists who are fascinated by the idea of visiting as many as possible. Chelsea Ruby, secretary of the W.Va. Department of Tourism, said the … Read more