WEST VIRGINIA
Incredible outdoor adventures like whitewater rafting and mountain biking meet natural mineral springs and mountain towns brimming with galleries, live music, great restaurants and rich history. No matter where your interests lie, West Virginia is "almost heaven".
Yankauer Nature Preserve
Yankauer has 2.4 miles of hiking trails with interpretive signs, a spacious outdoor pavilion, outdoor classroom/bird watching station, several pollinator gardens and eco-friendly composting toilets. PVAS hosts many events and workshops throughout the year at Yankauer, as well as summer camps and school programs for children.
Eastern Panhandle Recreational Trail
The WV Route 9 Bike Path follows the busy thoroughfare from Martinsburg to the Charles Town/Ranson area. Note that the path runs through open space with little to no shade. While the southern portion of the trail is fairly flat, the northern half is somewhat hilly. Stops along the way highlight points of interest.