Department of Tourism shares third fall foliage update of 2026
Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Tourism has issued its third official 2026 foliage report and updated statewide map.
This week’s top destinations to see fall foliage include Babcock State Park, Summersville Lake State Park, Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park and New River Gorge National Park & Preserve.
The fall color aligns with West Virginia’s largest single-day event, Bridge Day, taking place this Saturday, October 17. Visitors traveling to the New River Gorge can experience foliage alongside the state’s signature outdoor celebration.
Travelers planning a fall getaway can easily pair foliage viewing with unique local attractions:
- The West Virginia Paranormal Trail: Haunted by the ghostly apparition of “The Colonel,” a bearded Civil War officer, the Historic Glen Ferris Inn offers a one-of-a-kind experience steeped in history and mystery.
- Fall SWINGO Challenge: Check in at ‘Almost Heaven’ swings in the region to earn exclusive West Virginia prizes.
- Swing Spotlight:
- Babcock State Park
- Summersville Lake State Park
- Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
- Tu-Endie-Wei State Park
- Bluestone State Park
- Tygart Lake State Park
- 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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