West Virginia is an Undiscovered Ski Mecca

For the skiing family who wants a vacation in the West Virginia area of the Monongahela National Forrest, there’s a lot to pick from. West Virginia’s ski area is very accessible for people who live in nearby Pennsylvania or Virginia or even Kentucky. Within a few hour’s drive is one of the most delightful wilderness areas of the entire east Atlantic region. Beautiful mountains and valleys, lovely waterfalls, streams loaded with abundant fish and wildlife abound. This state is truly a rural one and they have worked hard to make the most of their incredible resources. Many of the cabins and lodges I have found can be rented year-round for outdoorsmen in hunting or fishing parties, but the skiing season is right upon us and all the snow machines have revved up to make sure there’s ample cover for sledding, snowboarding, skiing and every imaginable snow recreation.
Both Blackwater Falls State Park and Canaan Valley State Park are located nearby, as are Timberline and Canaan Valley ski resorts.