The Kids are Going to Love these Spring Break Getaways in West Virginia

As spring arrives, West Virginia State Parks come alive with bright colors, lively activities and memories to be made. All parks are free to enter for both in-state residents and out-of-state visitors, making for an affordable spring break getaway!

Cast a line, strike gold 🎣

📍Statewide

There’s no better place to teach your child to fish than in a West Virginia State Park. This spring, more than 50,000 golden rainbow trout will be stocked in 60+ lakes and streams across the state for West Virginia’s Gold Rush. Those fortunate enough to reel in one of these magnificent fish with a specially marked tag will be entered to win a grand prize. Get your West Virginia fishing license at wvhunt.com

Hike to the top of the world 🥾

📍Lost River State Park

Let your kids explore the great outdoors with a hike to one of the state’s most hidden gems. This 2-mile climb pays off with spanning views at nearly 3,000 feet above sea level. Look out upon three West Virginia counties and two Virginia counties below. Enjoy a snack, sit down and take a break in the stone hut or snag a photo on the Almost Heaven swing!

Sleep underneath the stars 🌠

📍Coopers Rock State Forest

Witness your children gaze in wander at Almost Heaven’s star-studded skies from the comfort of an award-winning A frame cabin. Complete with two bedrooms, full furnishings, Wi-Fi and a telescope, here you can experience the perfect mix of modern comfort and rustic adventure. Pet-friendly options are available!

Take a scenic chairlift ride 🌤️

📍Canaan Valley Resort State Park

Get a breathtaking bird’s-eye-view of the beautiful mountains and rolling valleys with a scenic chairlift ride at Canaan Valley Resort. Ride the lift both ways, or get off at the top for a lush hike to Bald Knob Overlook.

Hit the off-roading trails 😎

📍Chief Logan State Park

Book a stay at Chief Logan State Park and find yourself just minutes away from one of the longest off-roading trail systems in the world. Boasting more than 1,000 miles of trails ranging in levels of difficulty, this one-of-a-kind activity is the perfect way to celebrate spring while traversing some of the Mountain State’s most beautiful backcountry.

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