Something for Everyone: Exploring Kanawha State Forest
Discover scenic trails, lush forests, and peaceful picnic spots at Kanawha State Forest near Charleston, West Virginia—an outdoor haven for hikers, bikers, and nature lovers alike.
Cathedral Falls: One of West Virginia’s Tallest Waterfalls
Discover the stunning beauty of Cathedral Falls, one of West Virginia’s most photogenic roadside waterfalls. Learn how to get there, what to expect, and why this serene spot deserves a stop on your Appalachian road trip.
Tu-Endie-Wei State Park: Where History and Rivers Meet
Plan your visit to Tu-Endie-Wei State Park in West Virginia, where tremendous history meets stunning natural beauty. Explore memorials, scenic river views, and the site of the 1774 Battle of Point Pleasant.
Chief Cornstalk’s Grave and the Legend of it’s Curse
The final resting place of Shawnee Chief Keigh-tugh-qua, better known as Cornstalk, is on the grounds of Tu-Endie-Wei State Park at the confluence of the Kanawha and Ohio Rivers in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
Mad Ann Bailey’s Grave: Heroine of the Frontier
“Mad” Ann Bailey, the Heroine of the Frontier, is buried memorialized at Tu-Endie-Wei State Park in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
Water Panther Stone Petroglyph: Tu-Endie-Wei State Park
The Water Panther Stone petroglyph is located and can be viewed in West Virginia's Tu-Endie-Wei State Park and is sacred to Shawnee Native Americans.
Exploring the Gaudineer Scenic Area in the Monongahela National Forest
The Gaudineer Scenic Area is in the Monongahela National Forest and features hiking through a beautiful old-growth forest.
Spruce Knob: Visit West Virginia’s High Point
Spruce Knob is West Virginia's High Point. It's an easy hike to the top that is great for all ages. The area features some of the best fall foliage in the Mountain State.
Rafting the “Beast of the East” West Virginia’s Gauley River
Rafting the beast of the east, West Virginia's Gauley River is not for the meek. The trip takes rafters through 5 class V rapids, including a 14 foot waterfall.