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Wild & Wonderful
New River Gorge National Park is one of Wild & Wonderful.

1. New River Gorge National Park

8.3
Fayetteville, WV
National Park · 4 tips and reviews

Jason L.Jason Lilly: Come here on Bridge Day for a chance to walk across the bridge and watch base jumpers & bungee jumpers, as well as enjoy the bright colors of autumn.

Class VI River Runners is one of Wild & Wonderful.

2. Class VI River Runners

PO Box 78, Lansing, WV
Other Great Outdoors · 3 tips and reviews

Jason L.Jason Lilly: Early October is the best time of year for whitewater rafting. A bit chilly, but the fall colors are breathtaking.

GREENBRIER RIVER TRAIL is one of Wild & Wonderful.

3. GREENBRIER RIVER TRAIL

West Virginia
Park · 1 tip

Jason L.Jason Lilly: If you get too tired or hot, take a swim in the clear, cool waters of the Greenbrier. Watch for bears if you're hiking in the summer.

Summersville Lake is one of Wild & Wonderful.

4. Summersville Lake

Rt. 129 (Mt. Nebo), Summersville, WV
Lake · 8 tips and reviews

Jason L.Jason Lilly: Bring your canoe/kayak, dock somewhere, and enjoy a nice swim, or fish right from your canoe.

Kanawha Falls is one of Wild & Wonderful.

5. Kanawha Falls

8.2
US 60, Gauley Bridge, WV
Scenic Lookout · 1 tip

Jason L.Jason Lilly: Pack a lunch, bring your camera, and enjoy a quick picnic by the falls.

Cedar Lakes Conference Center is one of Wild & Wonderful.

6. Cedar Lakes Conference Center

82 Ffa Dr, Ripley, WV
Convention Center · 2 tips and reviews

Jason L.Jason Lilly: Come during the Arts and Crafts Fair in July and enjoy excellent food, handmade crafts, and a lot of Appalachian charm.

Ridenour Lake is one of Wild & Wonderful.

7. Ridenour Lake

Ridenour Park, Nitro, WV
Lake · 3 tips and reviews

Jason L.Jason Lilly: Park in the lot across the lake and take a quiet hike around the lake. The best fishing spots are along the trail.

Alpine Ministries is one of Wild & Wonderful.

8. Alpine Ministries

161 College Dr, Mount Hope, WV
Other Great Outdoors · 1 tip