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The recreation choices in southern West Virginia abound. Home to “America’s Best Whitewater”, the rivers in our region not only offer adventure rafting but also family floats and some of the best trout and small mouth fishing to be found.

With a variety of trails throughout the state and national parks you can hike, horseback ride, mountain bike and more. Southern West Virginia also boasts a portion of the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System – a multi-use trail system for ATV’s, dirt bikes, hikers, bikers and horses. A new trail for all terrain vehicles, Burning Rock ATV Trail, is scheduled to open in the summer of 2008.

The mountains of southern West Virginia make this area a paradise for rock climbers and rappellers. Outfitters offer both beginner and advanced level excursions for families and adventure seekers. Caving is another great adventure, whether you are looking to take a stroll to admire the stalagmites, stalactites and various wondrous rock formations, or step it up a level with a ‘wild tour’ deep into the caverns.

Southern West Virginia IS a four season destination with one of the most accessible and affordable ski resorts in the southeast. Winterplace has 28 trails, a terrain park and the largest snow tubing park in West Virginia.

A day of golf may be just what you are looking for while on vacation. A variety of championship courses await you. Southern West Virginia has 9-hole and 18-hole courses, many complete with pro shops, golf lessons, practice greens and driving ranges.

Enjoy baseball? Southern West Virginia is proud to be the home of three minor league professional baseball teams. These teams are affiliated with the Baltimore Orioles, Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers.

With so many choices available you will have so much to do - you have to come back to enjoy it all.