6 Unique New Year’s Resolutions to Add to Your List in West Virginia for 2025
If you’re a goal-setter who enjoys a good thrill, you’ll love adding more New Year’s resolutions to your checklist in Almost Heaven. From an epic 851-foot-high catwalk to peaceful waterfalls, West Virginia is the gateway to endless Appalachian exploration.
This year, make 2025 count and help West Virginia achieve her one New Year’s resolution: welcoming you to the state!
Explore New Waterfalls
With 43 waterfalls, the West Virginia Waterfall Trail offers much to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for roadside cascades or waterfalls that feature scenic hikes for access, this trail has it all. The 60-foot Cathedral Falls in Gauley Bridge flows near Route 60, with waters plunging over sandstone and shale cliffs. In Davis, Blackwater Falls is among the fullest, most prominent waterfalls in West Virginia. Follow the ADA-accessible walkway starting near the Almost Heaven Swing, and you’ll eventually come to a lookout perched in front of the 57-foot cascades. Oglebay Falls in Wheeling is perfect for short hikes with a reward. Follow the 0.8-mile out-and-back Falls Vista Trail, and you’ll get an up-close view of these beautiful falls.
Visit all 9 Travel Regions
With nine distinct travel regions in the state, West Virginia covers a lot of ground with unique adventures in each one. Head to the Eastern Panhandle to dive into the rich history of West Virginia and explore life during the early days. Make a trip to the Hatfield-McCoy Mountains for an ATV ride of a lifetime on the Hatfield-McCoy Trail Systems. Looking for more recreational opportunities on every corner? The New River/Greenbrier Valley has you covered with hiking, whitewater rafting, ziplining and much more near the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.
Become an Almost Heaven History Buff
There are plenty of towns in West Virginia with historic footprints and landmarks. Learn the incredible story of John Brown and his raid on Harpers Ferry at John Brown’s Fort. Visit the spot where John Brown made his stand and helped spark the beginning of the Civil War. Stick around in the Eastern Panhandle and explore Shepherdstown, home to museums, battle sites and year-round re-enactments that tell West Virginia’s story.
Parkersburg in the Mid-Ohio Valley is another historical hotspot. Take a sternwheel boat ride to Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park and tour the replica Palladian mansion and the rest of the island. There is much to be learned about West Virginia’s exciting history.
Find New Heights
Looking to take your next adventure to new heights? Head to the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and experience Bridge Walk. This catwalk takes you along the structural beams of the New River Gorge Bridge – 851 feet above the New River. A unique belay system keeps you harnessed while your guide educates you on the bridge’s history. Take on the via ferrata (Italian for “iron way”) at NROCKS Outdoor Adventures for the ultimate combination of scenic hiking and rock climbing. The one-mile, fixed-anchor climb crosses a suspension bridge and climbs 1,085 feet for sweeping views of the Pendleton County valley.
Ride on the Rails
Have you ever been on a “railbike?” Rail Explorers in Buffalo Creek offers the freedom of the outdoors and the magic of the railroad – unlike anything you’ve done before. This 12-mile round trip along Buffalo Creek and Gauley Railroad follows the twists and turns of the creek through the scenic forest and passes two beautiful waterfalls. This adventure is accessible to all ages and abilities. You’re on track for an unforgettable adventure when you choose Rail Explorers in West Virginia.
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