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The Best Spots for Water Sports Adventures in West Virginia

Whether you’re looking for serious, high-intensity water sports or you prefer to float, paddle and dive in peace, there’s a

Bring Your RV to These Almost Heaven Campsites

West Virginia is full of natural beauty, and it offers some of the best outdoor recreation in the country, making

Drum Circle

Drumming isn’t just a fun activity. Drumming is a link to healing for the body, soul and Earth. Join us

5 Fishing Spots for the Whole Family

West Virginia is known for its numerous outdoor recreation activities, which includes the many premier fishing opportunities available in its

The Magical Towns of the Monongahela National Forest

The Monongahela National Forest is a wilderness area encompassing nearly one million acres in West Virginia. It allows its visitors

Heart Pumping Summer Adventures

Looking for a thrilling summertime adventure? Run to West Virginia! Spend your days surrounded by jaw-dropping beauty while participating in

Festival Life in a Quaint West Virginia Town

Dry Creek Music and Arts Festival: June 23-24 Tucked away in Greenbrier County in southeastern West Virginia is White Sulphur

20 Must-Visit Courses For Disc Golf Lovers in WV

Whether you want to try a new hobby or are a seasoned disc golfer, West Virginia is home to an

Don’t Miss this Summer’s Tour de Coal

Craving a day on the water? Cool off on the water with a one-of-a-kind float trip on the Coal River.

Did You Know Kids Can Raft For Free This Summer?

What’s better than a summer day spent in West Virginia’s wonderful whitewater? Spend the day underneath sunny skies taking on

Summer Road Trip to the Northern Panhandle

The Northern Panhandle in West Virginia represents one of two panhandles in West Virginia. With historic cities like Wheeling, Weirton,

Stay Cool this Summer with the Newest Additions to West Virginia’s Waterfall Trail

If you’re looking for last minute additions to this summer’s bucket list, you’re in luck. Nine stunning waterfalls have been

Soak in the Summer Days at These Almost Heaven Events

Nothing compares to the plethora of cultural experiences in West Virginia, and they shine bright like the summer sun. You

Eastern Panhandle Pride

A community unity event that celebrates the strength of diversity in the eastern panhandle.

An Almost Heaven Summer Bucket List

Celebrate summer with an exciting getaway to the Almost Heaven! Beat the heat, relax and cool off at one of

Independence Celebration

Cass Days

Join us for a weekend of long celebration of the arts, culture, history and people of Cass! events include: Friday

Tour de Coal

100-acre Meadowood Park is the site for Saturday’s launch. Bring your kayak out Friday and place it, and for $5

Plan A Year of Adventure with our 2024 Bucket List

Kick-off 2024 with an Almost Heaven adventure! Home to all four seasons, endless activity options can be found year-round in

Boating Guide for a Day Trip on Summersville Lake

Written by Adventure Explorer: Ralph Zoontjens Among the undulating hills of the Appalachians lies a gem of the eastern United

A Farm 5k for Your Labor Day Weekend: Wardensville, WV

Explorer Blog Shared by Wardensville Garden Market Make this Labor Day weekend one to remember in Wardensville, WV. This small

Learn the Unique History of Berkeley Springs

Springing to life with the beauty of a mountain town accompanied by a past full of rich history gives Berkeley

8 Secluded Stops on the West Virginia Waterfall Trail

The new West Virginia Waterfall Trail is the perfect way to spend your summer discovering thrilling adventures while earning exclusive

Waterfalls Worth Chasing in Northern West Virginia

Blackwater Falls Elakala Falls Falls of Pendleton Muddy Creek Falls Valley Falls Oglebay Falls If you would like to follow

Go Waterfall Hunting in the New River – Greenbrier Valley

Exploring the West Virginia Waterfall Trail Dunloup Falls Finn’s Falls Butcher Branch Falls Mill Creek Falls of Hawks Nest Turkey

Explore & Enjoy These 7 Rugged Adventures

Ready to leave all your worries behind and experience adventures of a lifetime? West Virginia is the place for you.

Soak Up Scenic Views of These Beautiful Southern Waterfalls

Exploring the West Virginia Waterfall Trail Coonskin Grotto Drawdy Falls Marsh Fork Falls & Black Fork Falls Campbell Falls Mash

Color the River

Head to the Greenbrier River for a fun float! Bring your kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, tubes or anything that will keep

Plan Your Summer Watersports Getaway

Beat the summer heat and cool off with a getaway to the Mountain State. Let West Virginia’s freshwaters ignite your

Your Summer 2022 Bucket List

Celebrate summer with an exciting escape to the Mountain State! Beat the heat, relax and cool off in our Almost

3 Flatwater Paddling Getaways Perfect for Summer

While beloved for its roaring rapids and whitewater runs, West Virginia is home to its fair share of mountain lakes

West Virginia Peach Festival

The West Virginia Peach Festival is an annual celebration in Romney, West Virginia. This will be our 9th year for

Seasonal Sweets: Ice Cream Shops in West Virginia

Signs of spring are all around, especially in our local ice cream shops. Better days are up ahead, filled with

Our State Fair of West Virginia Foodie Guide

The State Fair of West Virginia is home to more than carnival rides and unbeatable concerts–each year food options ranging

5 Bass Fishing Hideaways in Almost Heaven

West Virginia is well-known as a trout fishing hub but did you know that the Mountain State is also a

Go State Park-Hopping in Wild, Wonderful West Virginia

When you find yourself longing for both the beauty and exhilaration of a true adventure, you’ll quickly see that West

Explore New Heights: Reaching the Seneca Rocks Peak

If you’re looking to explore at higher elevations, a massive rocky ridge awaits you–Seneca Rocks. This well-known and well-loved rock

All Aboard for Summer Fun on the Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad

This summer, miles upon miles of lush greenery, sunny skies and emerging wildflowers await you. Wondering how you can see

Women’s West Virginia Wild Weekend

Explorer Chick is not your average, beige, mundane travel company. Instead, we’re a force empowering women through the shared experience

Allegheny Echoes

Come Home to Clarkburg

West Virginia native and winner of America’s Got Talent, Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. will be the featured artist at the

Our 2021 Summer Bucket List

Golden sun rays and warm summer nights are the only thing on our mind as we approach the beginning of

Today’s Forecast in Almost Heaven: It’s Outdoor Dining Season

As Almost Heaven transitions from springy showers to summery sunshine, now is the perfect time to dine outside. This summer,

Your Guide to Summer Vacation with ACE Adventure

Traverse a roaring whitewater rapid. Bask in the mountain sunshine. Enjoy a lakeside waterpark. Find relaxing lodging. Explore a national

Arden Summer Arts Festival

Gritty Chix Mud Run

Gritty Chix Mud Run is back to ACE Adventure Resort this summer and we are ready to jump back into

Mountain Music Festival

West Virginia’s best music festival is back at ACE Adventure Resort this summer June 3-5, 2021. We are super excited and gearing

ACE Adventure Waterpark DJ Dance Party

DANCING ON WATER! Play at ACE Adventure Waterpark the night for our first ACE Adventure Waterpark DJ Dance Party! ACE

Waterside Views in West Virginia

Lined with colorful trees and adorned in sparkles from the sun, age-old rivers truly come to life at the sign

Appalachian Outpost Grand Opening Summer Shindig

Celebrating the grand opening, the Appalachian Outpost is hosting a summer shindig in the Hatfield-McCoy Mountains. This free event will

Four Seasons at the New River Gorge

With four seasons being everyone’s focal point throughout the state each season provides a unique scenery to Almost Heaven. In

Summer in the Mountains Arts & Crafts Festival

37 local artists and artisans gather to bring you the best in original art, crafts, and food. From candles, soaps,

Rock Painting for Kids

Be a rock artist! Learn about the rock-painting trend. Paint rocks to keep or to drop in your community, spread

Ohio Valley Pride Festival

Join us for our 4th Annual Pride Festival held at Wheeling Heritage Port. Hours: Fri, August 22nd noon-10pm Sat, August

Drawing Flowers in Graphite

Join artist/illustrator Linda S. Gribko to learn to draw expressive and realistic flowers using simple graphite drawing techniques. You’ll learn

Finding Highlights: Positive Living Skills Workshop

Learning to have a positive perspective and finding what gives us joy every day is key for a positive and

Close to Home: Climate Change Impacts at WVBG

Most people know that the consequences of climate change include rising oceans, hungry polar bears, and massive wildfires, but do

Rock ‘n Roll Doo Wop Vol. 19

The Ninteenth volume of the Capitol Theatre’s Rock and Roll Doo Wop, this show will feature: Bobby Rydell The Duprees

Sunday Funday Summer Concert Series

Join us at Oglebay’s Anne Kuchinka Amphitheater for an evening of family fun and live entertainment every Sunday evening through

Sunday Fundays

Play all day and enjoy the best of Oglebay for less than $10 per person every Sunday through Labor Day!

Father’s Day Weekend Celebration

Celebrate Father’s Day Weekend with all of your favorite activities at Oglebay, plus enjoy an unforgettable fireworks display Saturday, June

Appalachian Heritage Days

Appalachian Heritage Days celebrates and promotes the people, history, culture, and heritage of Appalachia. The event features old-time musicians, authors,

WV Freedom Festival 2020

The City of Logan will hold their annual WV Freedom Festival from July 1 – July 4, 2020 in downtown

Independence Celebration

Ripley’s 150th Independence Celebration is a 2-day event that features the Grand Parade, live entertainment and fireworks. The event is known