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See. Bear Rocks Preserve See broad sandstone outcrops, stunted red spruce, and huckleberry heath at 4,000 feet. Dolly Sods Wilderness Explore this East Coast wilderness area, accessible from Bear Rocks Preserve. Allegheny Front Preserve Designated a National Natural Landmark for its geology and ecology.

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Stay. Four Fillies Lodge Choose from antique cabins, glass-fronted retreats, or glamping pods on a wooded estate.

Atlas ObscuraAug 3, 2026

Bear Rocks Preserve in Davis, West Virginia

Perched more than 4,000 feet above sea level at the northern edge of Dolly Sods, Bear Rocks is one of the most unusual landscapes in the Appalachian Mountains. Its broad sandstone outcrops overlook the Allegheny Front, while stunted red spruce, blueberry and huckleberry heath, and open barrens create an ecosystem more commonly associated with Canada than West Virginia. The combination of elevat…

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Atlas ObscuraAug 3

8 Storybook Stays in West Virginia

With lush forests, dramatic waterfalls, and unparalleled mountain vistas, West Virginia rewards those who make the time to take in the views—with no shortage of accommodations designed to help visitors do just that. Across the state’s small towns and mountain valleys, these lodgings turn an overnight stop into the heart of the journey. Bunk down in whimsical cabins and treetop hideaways, pitch…

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  • Blackwater Falls State ParkSightPark entrance near the motel.
  • Billy Motel & BarBarStylish mountain-town gathering place with a lively bar.
  • Elsewhere
  • Four Fillies LodgeHotelMonroe County, United StatesOffers cabins, pods, wagons, and a treehouse.
  • Fourth Moon CampPlaceSeneca Rocks, United StatesPrivate campground near Seneca Rocks, offers primitive sites.
  • Schoolhouse HotelHotelWhite Sulphur Springs, United StatesBoutique rooms inspired by classroom subjects.
  • Country Road CabinsHotelHico, United StatesOffers treehouses, yurts, domes, and Airstreams.
  • Holly Rock TreehouseHotelHico, United StatesReached by a 37-foot canopy bridge, has a hot tub.
  • New River Gorge BridgeSightHico, United StatesProperty is minutes away from the bridge.
  • Lafayette Flats Boutique Vacation RentalsHotelFayetteville, United StatesIndividually designed flats in a historic building.
  • General Lewis InnHotelLewisburg, United StatesHistoric inn with individually decorated rooms and farm-to-table restaurant.
  • Thistle LoungeRestaurantLewisburg, United StatesAtmospheric lounge at the General Lewis Inn.
  • The Town's InnHotelHarpers Ferry, United StatesOur goal at the Town’s Inn (“the Inn”) is to serve individuals, couples, families, and other groups who want to savor…
  • Bavarian InnHotelShepherdstown, United StatesAward-winning international cuisine is served amid the mansion…
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National GeographicJul 20

10 of the best state parks in West Virginia

There are dozens of state parks and state forests in the Mountain State, offering crowd-free hiking and climbing, quiet lakes, and historic landmarks.

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