West Virginia Department of Tourism

If you are looking to beat the heat, there are plenty of spots in #AlmostHeaven with higher elevations that make that possible. From mountaintop villages to cool waterfalls, West Virginia has a way to cool you off. ⛰

Known as the “Grand Canyon of the East,” West Virginia’s New River Gorge has over 70,000 acres of lush land and reaches 1,600 feet at the maximum depth! Have you ever visited this part of #AlmostHeaven? 😎

The West Virginia Department of Tourism, in partnership with Snowshoe Mountain has announced the newest Almost Heaven swing, located at Snowshoe Mountain in Pocahontas County. This swing sits atop the Skidder Ski Slope, adjacent to the lift terminal and gives way to scenic views of rolling hills and valleys. The swing can be reached with a short walk from the main Village 😍 #Tourism #WestVirginia #AlmostHeavenSwings

"Encompassing more than 70,000 acres of land, this rugged Appalachian canyon has something for everyone: rock-climbing routes on sandstone cliffs for climbers of all levels, rafting along 53 miles of whitewater that include Class IV and V rapids, and hundreds of miles of hiking and mountain-biking trails." Guess where? 🌄 #AlmostHeaven

"Through his talents, Smith is raising the bar for West Virginia cuisine, proving that the state is a destination not just for adventure but also for the taste buds." 😍🍴 Read more about Chef Paul and his recent James Beard Award in this amazing Forbes article written by Taryn White. ⬇ #AlmostHeaven

Check out some of the best ways to get outside in West Virginia with this stellar Outside piece written by our friend Graham Averill 🤩 #AlmostHeaven

"The town of Lewisburg is the perfect place to base yourself for your outdoor adventures." 😍 #AlmostHeaven

A new Aerial Tram is officially underway at Hawks Nest State Park 🎉 The new tram will carry guests up and down the canyon from the Hawks Nest State Park Lodge to the New River south of the New River Gorge Bridge. It will descend 465-feet into the canyon, travel a length of about 1,100 feet and will be fully ADA-accessible. The project is estimated to be completed by late spring 2025. #AlmostHeaven #WestVirginiaStateParks #Tourism

The West Virginia Department of Tourism, in partnership with the Huntington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and GREATER HUNTINGTON PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT, is unveiling another new Almost Heaven swing located in Cabell County, West Virginia. Visitors are invited to attend the unveiling event at the Rotary Park overlook on Friday, July 12 at 10:00 a.m. 🎉 #Tourism #WestVirginia #AlmostHeavenSwings

So happy about this Travel + Leisure Co. piece written by past press trip attendee, Rebecca Deurlein 🤩 #AlmostHeaven