Davis, United States

OutsideJul 7

Forget the Rockies. West Virginia Is the Most Affordable Outdoor Paradise in the U.S.

As housing costs spike nationwide, West Virginia is investing millions in trail networks and outdoor infrastructure, turning public lands, navigable rivers, and miles of singletrack into year-round tourism engines.

Town transformed into a mountain biking hub

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Grey Flats Trail SystemTrailTrails near Beckley with kid-friendly routes
New River Gorge National Park and PreserveNature reserveFamed park for rock climbing
Piney Creek CragSightHaven for kid climbers
West Virginia UniversityPlaceWVU is a family of distinctive campuses united by a single mission: to provide a quality and affordable education.
Ascend programPlaceKIPP Ascend Primary, an open enrollment public charter school in Chicago’s North Lawndale community, serves students in…
New River GorgeSightEstablished in 1978 as a national river and redesignated in 2020, the park and preserve stretches…
Mountain ProjectPlaceFind rock climbing routes, photos, and guides for every state, along with experiences and advice from fellow climbers.
Piney Creek PreserveNature reserve613 acres of cliffs along the New River
Monongahela National ForestNature reserveSpans more than one million square miles
Snowshoe Mountain ResortSightIkon Pass member ski area
DavisNeighborhoodTown transformed into a mountain biking hub
Cacapon Resort State ParkNature reserveExplore Cacapon Resort State Park in WV with scenic hiking, golfing, lake activities, cabins, spa, and year-round…
MorgantownNeighborhoodCreate a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more.
MarlintonNeighborhoodTown leveraging Greenbrier River and ridgelines
Discovery JunctionSightPavilion hosting concerts and farmers' market
Greenbrier River rail-to-trailTrailRail-to-trail for biking
Monday Lick Trail SystemTrailTrail system created with multiple partners
New RiverSight

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Forget the Rockies. West Virginia Is the Most Affordable Outdoor Paradise in the U.S.