Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers in and around Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. The park includes the historic center of Harpers Ferry. It contains the most visited historic site in the state of West Virginia, John Brown's Fort.
Fort Boreman is a historic archaeological site encompassing a Civil War fortification located near Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia. It is a series of paired, approximately four foot deep trenches encircling the top of the hill in a zigzag pattern.
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park is a state park located on Blennerhassett Island, a small island in the Ohio River, located in Wood County, West Virginia. A grove of towering black walnut trees, twittering songbirds, and an air of opulent serenity greet visitors as they step onto Blennerhassett Island — a patch of about 500 acres in the middle of the Ohio River with a history all its own.
Coopers Rock State Forest is a 12,747-acre (52 km2) state forest in Monongalia and Preston counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its southern edge abuts Cheat Lake and the canyon section of Cheat River, a popular whitewater rafting river in the eastern United States. Coopers Rock State Forest is named for Coopers Rock, a series of sandstone cliffs above the Cheat River Gorge.
When you are in Greater Parkersburg and you see tourists shopping, dining and sightseeing, a motor coach parked at an area attraction, a competitive sporting event taking place or a convention group staying at a local hotel, chances are the bureau was behind the scenes helping to make it happen.
The Core Arboretum is a 91-acre (37 ha) natural area and outdoor facility located in Morgantown, West Virginia, near the downtown area and West Virginia University's Evansdale campus. The Core Arboretum is situated along the Monongahela River, providing a picturesque setting for visitors. Its proximity to the WVU campus makes it easily accessible for students, faculty, and the local community.
The West Virginia Botanic Garden at Tibbs Run Preserve seeks to foster learning, inspiration, and well-being through the beauty and wonder of plants, the natural environment, and culturally enriching experiences.
Blackwater Falls State Park is a popular state park located near the town of Davis in Tucker County, West Virginia. Known for its stunning waterfalls and scenic beauty, the park offers a range of outdoor recreational activities.
