Trail riding isn’t just a pastime in southern West Virginia—it’s a way of life.
Destinations and landscapes that give Appalachia its beauty and spirit.
Start Your Engines
Where Wild Things Wander
From bears to bobcats, six West Virginia sites are helping scientists document two centuries of change.
Island Hopping
America’s smallest wilderness area sits in the middle of Pennsylvania’s wild and scenic Allegheny River.
Country Roads Take Me away from Home
The new Mon Forest Gravel and Bikepacking Route Network serves up adventure to take you from your doorstep into West Virginia’s crown jewel.
Come Again?
Don’t let the names trip you up. Ohiopyle and the Youghiogheny River combine big adventure and tiny-town charm.
The Fall Line
It’s time for devoted leaf peepers to experience the best of Appalachian autumn. Explore six beautiful mountain regions as October sweeps over the highlands.
Bogged Down
Swamps, bogs, and wetlands in West Virginia and Maryland are some of nature’s most important and delicate ecosystems.
A Well-Deserved Paddling
River Riders in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, offers an adventure park, whitewater rafting, and the rowdiest tubing trip in history.
The Comeback King
The quest to restore central Appalachia’s once-dominant red spruce forests is well underway thanks to a dedicated group of conservationists from around the Mountain State.
Cast Like a Girl
How one woman’s foray into fly fishing has rippled around the globe.
World-Class Winners
Support for adaptive Appalachian adventurers continues to grow as athletes visit the region and advocates pave the way for recreational opportunities.
Raised on Rivers
Riversport School of Paddling in Confluence, Pennsylvania, is teaching the next generation to read rivers, run rapids, and love life on the water.
Start Your Engines
Trail riding isn’t just a pastime in southern West Virginia—it’s a way of life.
Where Wild Things Wander
From bears to bobcats, six West Virginia sites are helping scientists document two centuries of change.
Country Roads Take Me away from Home
The new Mon Forest Gravel and Bikepacking Route Network serves up adventure to take you from your doorstep into West Virginia’s crown jewel.
The Fall Line
It’s time for devoted leaf peepers to experience the best of Appalachian autumn. Explore six beautiful mountain regions as October sweeps over the highlands.
Bogged Down
Swamps, bogs, and wetlands in West Virginia and Maryland are some of nature’s most important and delicate ecosystems.
A Well-Deserved Paddling
River Riders in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, offers an adventure park, whitewater rafting, and the rowdiest tubing trip in history.
The Comeback King
The quest to restore central Appalachia’s once-dominant red spruce forests is well underway thanks to a dedicated group of conservationists from around the Mountain State.
Cast Like a Girl
How one woman’s foray into fly fishing has rippled around the globe.
World-Class Winners
Support for adaptive Appalachian adventurers continues to grow as athletes visit the region and advocates pave the way for recreational opportunities.
Muletide Greetings
At Cranberry Adventures in Richwood, West Virginia, the “biggest asses on the river” do the hauling so you can focus on the fish.
Two-Wheeled Tours
Pedal through the mountains with the new Mon Forest Gravel and Bikepacking Route Network.
Club Wet
Friends of the Cheat’s Snorkel Club offers a window into the underwater world of river stewardship. And fun.
Island Hopping
America’s smallest wilderness area sits in the middle of Pennsylvania’s wild and scenic Allegheny River.
Come Again?
Don’t let the names trip you up. Ohiopyle and the Youghiogheny River combine big adventure and tiny-town charm.
The Fall Line
It’s time for devoted leaf peepers to experience the best of Appalachian autumn. Explore six beautiful mountain regions as October sweeps over the highlands.
World-Class Winners
Support for adaptive Appalachian adventurers continues to grow as athletes visit the region and advocates pave the way for recreational opportunities.
Raised on Rivers
Riversport School of Paddling in Confluence, Pennsylvania, is teaching the next generation to read rivers, run rapids, and love life on the water.
Summer Tunes
Enjoy a great lineup of music all season long.
Beautiful Ruins
Planning a trip along the Great Allegheny Passage? Do yourself a favor and reserve a tour of The Ruins Project in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
The Fall Line
It’s time for devoted leaf peepers to experience the best of Appalachian autumn. Explore six beautiful mountain regions as October sweeps over the highlands.
World-Class Winners
Support for adaptive Appalachian adventurers continues to grow as athletes visit the region and advocates pave the way for recreational opportunities.
Summer Tunes
Enjoy a great lineup of music all season long.
Three of a Kind
Maryland’s Deep Creek Lake, Oakland, and Friendsville offer a trifecta of adventure, culture, and hometown spirit.
The Fall Line
It’s time for devoted leaf peepers to experience the best of Appalachian autumn. Explore six beautiful mountain regions as October sweeps over the highlands.
Shades of Cray
Scientists are working to conserve one of Appalachia’s colorful crawdads.
Beautiful Ruins
Planning a trip along the Great Allegheny Passage? Do yourself a favor and reserve a tour of The Ruins Project in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Come Again?
Don’t let the names trip you up. Ohiopyle and the Youghiogheny River combine big adventure and tiny-town charm.
Three of a Kind
Maryland’s Deep Creek Lake, Oakland, and Friendsville offer a trifecta of adventure, culture, and hometown spirit.
Richwood is Worth the Trip
Appalachian flavor, outdoor adventure, and long-standing tradition make Richwood a great spring road trip destination.