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Information and Adventure Guides for WV call 1-800-CALL WVA (225-5982)
Crystal Valley Ranch
Rt 28, 4 miles north of Romney, WV
www.crystalvalleyranch.com
CJ Mt. Morgans
Cindy Jenks
Offering horseback trail rides, boarding and ponies for parties.
Waites Run Road, Wardensville, WV
304-874-3069
North River Mountain Ranch
North River Road, Augusta, WV
www.geocities.com/northrivermtntanch
Mountain Trail Rides
Horseback riding offered year round. Great guides, gorgeous scenery.
Freeland Road, Canaan Valley, WV 26260
www.mountaintrailrides.com
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
HC 70, Box 330, Davis, WV
www.canaanresort.com
Cacapon Resort State Park
818 Cacapon Lodge Drive, Berkeley Springs, WV
www.cacaponresort.com
Valley View Golf Course
Rt. 220 South, Moorefield, WV
304-538-6564
Shenandoah Valley Golf Club
134 Golf Club Circle
Front Royal, VA 22630
540-636-4653
golf@svgcgolf.com
The Woods Golf Course
Mountain Lake Road
Hedgesville, WV 25427
1-800-248-2222
thewoodsresort.com/golf_welcome.html
Wardensville Welcome & Visitors Center
Located at “The Gateway to West Virginia”, the Wardensville Welcome and Visitors Center features an early look at life in and around this small town. There is an attractive display of informational brochures and catalogs for the state.
Main Street, Wardensville, WV
Lost River Craft Cooperative and Museum
Nestled in the Lost River Valley on Rt. 259, the Cooperative offers the fiest in art, crafts, local canned goods, WV wines, cookbooks, pottery, furniture, jewelry, baskets and iron works and much more. All from the surrounding Potomac Highlands and the Valley, you will often find artisans demonstrating their talents and skills on the grounds. The Museum features the largest display of Lost River Valley artifacts and history found in the Highlands.
Route 259, Lost River, WV
www.lostrivercraft.com
Capon Bridge Museum
Inside the Museum are several sections of displays on various aspects of the history of the CaCapon Valley. The collection includes a selection of annotated photographs about life in the valley, a display of furniture that are reminiscent of our history, the original surveyor’s desk of Samuel Cooper and the iron barred window from the old Capon Bridge Post Office.
US Route 50 East, Capon Bridge, WV
www.caponbridge.org
Fort Edwards Visitors Center
An interpretive center for French and Indian War era and Settlers’ Fort. History, archeology finds, video, colonial arts and crafts demonstrations.
Rt. 50 to Coldstream Rd., Capon Bridge, WV
www.fortedwards.org
Indian Mound Cemetery
The cemetery, which is 7 feet high and about 15 feet in diameter, is one of the largest remaining mounds in the Eastern Panhandle.
Route 50, west of downtown Romney, WV
Belle Grove Plantation
Located a the epicenter of the 1864 Battle of Cedar Creek, Belle Grove features compelling Early American and Civil War history, a fine period decorative arts collection, and breathtaking mountain views.
336 Belle Grove Road, Middletown, VA 22645
www.bellegrove.org
The Bottling Works
The interesting looking building, The Bottling Works, used to bottle Coke, and you can see the decorative bottle shapes atop the columns.
426 East Main Street, Romney, WV
www.thebottlingworks.com
George Washington National Forest
From pre-Revolutionary War times through the New Deal Era, the lands that are now the Lee Ranger District have been steeped in history. You can visit the same lands George Washington surveyed in the 1700s! Drive roads ridden by Stonewall Jackson or explore trails by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The Lee Ranger District is the national forest lands closest to Washington, D.C.
Lee Ranger District
109 Molineu Rd., Edinburg, VA 22824
http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/
Blackwater Outdoor Adventures
Rafting, canoeing , and camping near Canaan Valley and Blackwater Falls
RR 1, Box 239, Saint George WV 26287
www.blackwateroutdoors.com
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge
The Refuge has thirty one miles of trails to enjoy by walking, cross country skiing or snowshoeing, 23 miles are open for bicycle riding, 22 miles are open for horseback riding.
2 miles past Canaan Valley Resort Park, Davis, WV
www.fws.gov/canaanvalley
Canaan Valley Resort
Fifteen miles long by three miles wide, Canaan Valley is the highest valley east of the Rocky Mountains, with a base elevation of 3,100 feet. The park offers full service ski area, fine dining, conference center, a championship golf course, fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, whirlpool spa and miles of hiking, biking and cross country ski trails designed to facilitate a relaxing experience in the mountains of West Virginia.
HC 70, Box 330, Davis, WV 26260
www.canaanresort.com
Eagles Nest Outfitters
They offer single and multi-day canoe trips down the South Branch of the Potomac River. Known as one of the best trout and bass fishing streams in WV, the Potomac holds the state records for smallmouth bass and trout. Rentals, canoes, duckies, kayaks, rafts and tubes, Family float trips, fishing trips.
PO Box 731, Petersburg, WV 26847
www.eaglesnestoutfitters.com
Seneca Rocks Discovery Center
Visitor Center with exhibits and activities. Regional forest service maps, recreation information available.
Jct. Rtes. 28 & 33, Seneca Rocks, WV 26884
www.fs.fed.us/r9/mnf
Seneca Caverns
West Virginia’s largest cavern. These caverns were discovered in 1760 with tours beginning in 1930. Take in the magnificent views that the natural formations and huge chambers provide. The 12 acre park also offers a picnic area, a 3,000 square foot restaurant and gift shop.
Rt. 33, Riverton, WV 26814
www.senecacaverns.com
Smoke Hole Caverns and Resort
These caverns were formed nearly 225 million years ago. It was given its name because the caves were used by the area’s Seneca Indians to smoke venison and other meats. Today, a tour of the caverns reveals unparalled geological beauty as well as a “moonshiner’s” still. World’s largest ribbon stalactite. Open year round. Guided tours every half hour.
HC 59, Box 39, Seneca Rocks, WV 26847
www.smokehole.com
National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Open year round. Free tours, exhibit hall.
Green Bank Science Center, Rts. 28/92, Green Bank, WV 24944
www.gb.nrao.edu
Lost River State Park
Situated on land that once belonged to the famous Lee family of Virginia, this park offers abundant wildlife, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, a host of nature programs and views from overlook,
321 Park Dr., Mathias, WV 26812
www.lostriversp.com
Berkeley Springs State Park
The Bathhouse first opened in 1930 and since then, thousands have enjoyed the variety of baths and treatments in the warm mineral waters that flow from the springs. Massages, heat treatments, a swimming pool and a gift shop are on the premises.
2 S. Washington Street, Berkeley Springs, WV
www.berkeleyspringssp.com
Blackwater Falls State Park
Named for the falls of the Blackwater River. One of the most photographed sites in WV, amber-colored waters plunge five stories and wind through an eight-mile long gorge. The “black” water is a result of tannic acid from fallen hemlock and red spruce needles. Activities include cross-country skiing, hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, court games and water sports.
Rt. 29, PO Drawer 490, Davis, WV 26260
www.blackwaterfalls.com
Cacapon Resort State Park
This park was named for its location in the shadows of Cacapon Mountain. Parallel to the mountain is The Cacapon River. Cacapon is a derivative of a Shawnee Indian word meaning “medicine waters”. It refers to the area’s renowned medicinal waters.
818 Cacapon Lodge Drive, Berkeley Springs, WV
www.cacaponresort.com
Potomac Eagle Scenic Excursion Train
Enjoy a three-hour narrated excursion through a tranquil and pristine mountain valley. You will pas through “The Trough”, a spectacular narrow mountain valley. See the South Branch of the Potomac River and discover the eastern home of the American bald eagle. Watch these majestic birds soar high above in their natural habitat.
Rt. 28, Wapacoma Station, Romney, WV 26757
www.potomaceagle.info
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
Cass Scenic Railroad offers excursions that transport you back in time and let you relive an era when steam driven locomotives were an essential part of everyday life. From the company store and museum to the train depot, you’ll find an abundance fo things to do prior to your departure. This is the same line built in 1901 to haul lumber to the mill in Cass. Experience the past with antique Shay steam driven locomotives and 16 original company houses.
Rt. 66, Main Street, Cass, WV 24927
www.cassrailroad.com
South Side Depot
The best scheduled train events. Arts, crafts, specialty foods, blown glass and baskets.
126 S. Main St., Petersburg, WV 26847
www.southsidedepot.com
Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad, Inc.
Operates three trains through 100 miles of spectacular WV mountain wilderness.
2 E. Main St., Durbin, WV 26264
www.mountainrail.com
Pliska Winery
A picturesque vineyard and farm winery with tasting room and video on the winemaking process.
7 miles west of Romney, WV
www.vineyardhome.org
Potomac Highlands Winery
Farm winery tours, tasting, gifts, special labels, shipping, sales and a nice view.
RR 6, Box 6980, Keyser, WV 26726
www.potomac-highland-winery.com
George Washington National Forest
From pre-Revolutionary War times through the New Deal Era, the lands that are now the Lee Ranger District have been steeped in history. You can visit the same lands George Washington surveyed in the 1700s! Drive roads ridden by Stonewall Jackson or explore trails by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The Lee Ranger District is the national forest lands closest to Washington, D.C.
Lee Ranger District
109 Molineu Rd., Edinburg, VA 22824
http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/gwj/
Edward’s Run Public Hunting and Fishing Area
This area has approximately 400 acres including a spring fed trout stream. Hunting of white tail deer, turkey, squirrels, ruffed grouse, rabbits and quail is available.
State Rt. 15 (Springfield Grade Rd) 2 miles north of Capon Bridge, WV
304-822-3551
Nathaniel Mountain Public Hunting and Fishing Area
Enjoy over 8,000 acres with 21 miles of foot trails, 4 miles of stream with 12 wildlife clearings, amidst extensively wooded mixed oak-hickory and oak-hard pine forest. View white tailed deer and wild turkey and small native brook trout.
East and South of Romney, WV
www.romneywv.com
Short Mountain Public Hunting and Fishing Area
Explore acres of mountainous woodland along with 15 miles of foot trails mixed among oak and hard pine woodlands. Enjoy 61 acres of beaver meadows, abandoned fields and man-made wildlife clearings. The North River, which crosses the southern tip of the area, is stocked monthly (Fe-May) with trout. Beaver ponds with small populations of warm water fish are found along the 6 mile section of Meadow Run.
304-822-3551
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