Allegheny mountains

While West Virginia is absolutely an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise, there are terrific things for everyone to see and do in the Alleghenies. Here are a few of our favorite spots in the mountain range.

Tucked away in the Allegheny Mountains of Virginia awaits a beloved state park with over 4,500 acres to explore.

Blackwater Falls State Park is named for the falls of the Blackwater River whose amber-colored waters plunge five stories then twist and tumble through an eight-mile long gorge. The "black" water is a result of tannic acid from fallen hemlock and red spruce needles. The falls are one of the most photographed sites in West Virginia. Blackwater lodge, cabins and restaurant are open year-round and welcome visitors to enjoy winter sled riding, spring greening, cool summer evenings, and autumn…

Despite its mountainous terrain, there are very few Allegheny National Forest waterfalls. However, Logan Falls near Marienville is worth the stop.

Stairs at Rimrock Overlook leading you up through the large boulders.

The Allegheny National Forest (ANF) is a big place, it covers 514,000 acres. It has several beautiful areas and the forest is known for its giant boulders, cliffs, old growth forests, scenic strea…

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My friends and I decided that we wanted to go on a fall hiking trip in the United States. When I took a look at a map of North America, I noticed a huge green area in Pennsylvania called Allegheny National Forest and it was only 3 hours away from where we live in Ontario.

Always stop to smell the flowers. The sun sets over the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia & a beautiful patch of daisies in the Monongahela National Forest.

Allegheny Mountains from the Highland Scenic Highway, West Virginia

Pendleton County Highlands ~ Germany Valley in West Virginia by Rick Burgess

Allegheny Mountains from the Highland Scenic Highway, West Virginia

THOMAS, W.Va. — The Allegheny Mountains in eastern West Virginia grow treacherous in winter—and hardly more so than along the western front of that range, which bears the brunt of blizzards coming off the Monongahela Valley. In 1885, twenty-year-old James B. Helmick came face-to-face with the savagery of the Alleghenies while hunting on Backbone Mountain. His harrowing tale, which was recounted in the W.Va. Heritage Encyclopedia, captures the essence of life on the edge of a hostile…

Spruce Knob: The highpoint of West Virginia. Spruce Knob, the summit of Spruce Mountain, is the highpoint in the state of West Virginia and is also highest peak in the Allegheny Mountains and Appalachian Plateaus.

A father and daughter take on hills and navigate history in the Allegheny Mountains

Leaf peeping season is fast approaching. Review these five mountainous regions that offer a chance to spot changing leaves. Plus, great places to stay.

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Hiking the North Country Trail (NCT) in the Allegheny National Forest allows for a great experience in the Pennsylvania Wilds.