Department of Tourism shares second fall foliage update of 2026
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Tourism has issued its second official 2026 foliage report and updated statewide map.
Fall has officially swept across Tucker and Pendleton counties, with the leaves changing almost overnight. Leaves continue to turn across West Virginia. This week’s top destinations to catch some fall foliage include a scenic train ride at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, a drive around Davis and Thomas, shopping in Elkins, Seneca Rocks and Kumbrabrow State Forest.
Travelers planning a fall getaway can easily pair foliage viewing with unique local attractions:
- The West Virginia Paranormal Trail: Venture to the Trans-Allegheny Asylum in Weston for a reminder of the challenges of the past and a hotspot for paranormal activity. The asylum offers a haunting experience for history lovers and ghost hunters alike.
- Fall SWINGO Challenge: Check in at ‘Almost Heaven’ swings in the region to earn exclusive West Virginia prizes.
- Swing Spotlight:
- Philippi Covered Bridge
- Petersburg
- Snowshoe Mountain
- Canaan Valley Resort State Park
- Blackwater Falls State Park
- Camp Pioneer
- Swing Spotlight:
Travelers and locals are invited to join the conversation by using #AlmostHeaven and tagging @wvtourism on social media with photos to help create the state’s weekly fall foliage updates.
To keep tabs on all things fall in West Virginia, visit wvtourism.com/fall.
Image gallery: linked here. Photo credit: West Virginia Department of Tourism.
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