Travel WV
written by samantha cart
Kayaking
Swimming
Boating
The Mountain State might be land-locked, but it is home to a host of beautiful lakes, rivers
and waterfalls that can wow even the most zealous water lovers. In an effort to show off
these stunning waterways, the staff at Discover West Virginia reached out to its readers
for their best water destination photos, and, as always, they delivered. These photos
showcase some of the state’s most striking scenery while also offering adventure lovers
the chance to find their next destination for kayaking, swimming, fishing and boating.
Grab your swimwear and your sunscreen and get out on the water in West Virginia.
Fishing
Flat Top Lake
A member-only lake located
in Ghent, WV, this 230-acre
waterway is known for
fantastic fishing as well as a
variety of other water sports.
Photo by Kevin Arbogast.
Photo by Sarah Coleman
Photography.
Photo by Michael Martin/
River Riders Family Adventure Resort.
Sandstone Falls Potomac River
Located on the New River in Fayette County, Sandstone
Falls is 1,500 feet wide and drops 10-25 feet. Visitors should
be sure to include a stop at the Sandstone Falls Overlook to
experience the falls from 600 feet above. Harpers Ferry, WV, is home to the point where the
Potomac and Shenandoah rivers merge, creating an
area ripe with water adventure.
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