West Virginia is a state which is located in the Appalachian region, Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States of America. It is the 41st largest state by area and it ranks 39th position in population. West Virginia’s capital and largest city are Charleston. This state attained statehood on 20th June 1863. The bordering states of West Virginia are Maryland, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Virginia. West Virginia has 50 counties.
West Virginia is most popular for its mountains and rolling hills. It is also popular for coal mining and logging industries. This state is also known for outdoor activities like skiing, fishing, hiking, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, backpacking, hunting, and rock climbing. The popular cities in West Virginia are Harpers Ferry, Charleston, Fayetteville, and Wheeling. And the top attractions in West Virginia are:
- New River Gorge
- Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
- West Virginia State Museum
- West Virginia University
- The Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum
- Suspension Bridge
- State Capitol
- Berkeley Springs State Park
- Gandy Dancer Theatre and Conference Center
- Mountaineer Field
- Heritage Farm Museum and Village
- Oglebay Good Zoo
The famous national park in West Virginia is
- New River Gorge National Park
New River Gorge National Park
New River Gorge National Park was established in 1978 and it was redesignated as New River National Park and Preserve in the year 2021. The park is about 70,000 acres of land that comes along with the New River from the Bluestone Dam to Hawk’s Nest Lake. The New River is actually the oldest river on earth where a whitewater river flows northward via deep and spectacular canyons. Looking at southern West Virginia, the New River was engraved and it continues to do so in the deepest and longest river gorge which is in the Appalachian Mountains.
There are many amazing viewpoints in the park that provide a partial view of the unique cultural history of the New River Gorge area. New River Gorge National Park is famous for its excellent opportunities like rock climbing, whitewater rafting, hunting, fishing, biking, camping, picnicking, hiking, canoeing, and you just enjoy nature.
Things to do in New River Gorge National Park
- Whitewater Rafting
- Hike in the New River Gorge
- Hit the trails on a mountain bike
- Scenic views of New River Gorge
- Learn about the park’s history
- Bridge Walk
- Driving Tour
- Rock Climbing
- Fishing
- Zip lining
- ATV tours
- Explore the wildlife and nature