West Virginia Tourism Guide Weather Wise

Coal Heritage Trail

Wind through mountains and valleys showcasing America's remarkable industrial heritage. The region commemorates the history and culture of the coal industry and the impact it has had on the physical and social environment. Numerous resources line the corridor, including coal company towns, tipples, railroad structures and reclaimed mining lands.

Highland Scenic Highway

Travel through a wild and undeveloped portion of the Monongahela National Forest. Hardwood forests cover rolling, mountainous terrain capped by dark spruce at high elevations. Traverse a narrow and steep-walled valley with views of clear mountain streams. Sights include Cranberry Glades Botanical Area, Summit Lake and Falls of Hills Creek.

Historic National Road - West Virginia )

The Historic National Road was the nation's first federally funded interstate highway. It opened the nation to the west and became a corridor for the movement of goods and people. Today, visitors experience a physical timeline, including classic inns, tollhouses, diners and motels that trace 200 years of American history.

Midland Trail

Begin at the State Capitol and travel through Malden, boyhood home of Booker T. Washington. Then continue through white-water mountain country and the breathtaking scenery of New River Gorge and Hawks Nest State Park. On the eastern end, encounter colonial Lewisburg, and the oldest golf course in the U.S.

Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike

Crucial in the First Campaign of the Civil War, this road now features pristine Civil War sites and charming historic towns. Hike through vast forests; fish in secluded waters; ride a wild mountain railroad. Explore this byway whose woods, small farms and beautiful mountain vistas take you back to an earlier time.

Washington Heritage Trail

Follow the footsteps of George Washington through West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle and a landscape rich in historic, natural and scenic resources. Mountains and valleys, rivers and springs, vestiges of bygone industries and five picturesque 18th Century towns highlight a rural retreat combined with rich cultural attractions.

Great River Road (Wisconsin, Missouri, Mississippi, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Arkansas)

Throughout history, the Mississippi River influenced many lives: the Dakota, Chippewa and Hopewell cultures; early French voyagers; African-Americans seeking freedom on the Underground Railroad; and many more. Through its charming river towns and metropolitan cities, historic sites and cultural artifacts, today's Great River Road still links resources, people and history.

West Virginia Motorcycle Touring - Bluestone National Scenic River - Athens, Pipestem, and Hinton, WV
Bluestone National Scenic River  Bluestone National Scenic River is preserved as a living landscape that provides an unspoiled experience for visitors and a haven for a variety of plants and animals. The park protects a 10.5-mile section of the Bluestone River in Southern West Virginia.

West Virginia Motorcycle Touring - Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park - Potomac River, DC,MD,WV
Photo of Georgetown boat at Abner Cloud House.  Preserving America's colorful Canal era and transportation history, the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park is 184.5 miles of adventure. Originally, the C&O Canal was a lifeline for communities and businesses along the Potomac River as coal, lumber, grain and other agricultural products floated down the canal to market. Today millions of visitors hike or bike the C&O Canal each ...

West Virginia Motorcycle Touring - Gauley River National Recreation Area - Summersville, WV
View of the Gauley River Canyon  The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River contains several class V+ rapids, making it one of the most adventurous white water boating rivers in the east. The Gauley River National Recreation Area is managed by New River Gorge National River. For ...

West Virginia Motorcycle Touring - Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - Harpers Ferry, WV
Bolivar Heights  A visit to this quaint, historic community, at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers, is like stepping into the past. Stroll the picturesque streets, visit exhibits and museums, or hike our trails and battlefields. There's a wide variety of experiences for visitors of all ages, so come and discover Harpers Ferry. Virtual Tour

West Virginia Motorcycle Touring - New River Gorge National River - Hinton, Beckley, Glen Jean, and Fayetteville, WV
Grandview Sunrise  A rugged, white water river, flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. The park encompasses over 70,000 acres of land along the New River, is rich in cultural and natural history, and offers an abundance of scenic and recreational opportunities.