Visit The Grand Canyon Of West Virginia To See The Beautiful Changing Leaves This Fall
By Beth Price-Williams|Published October 11, 2019
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
October’s quickly slipping away and, before we know it, we’ll be heading into the holiday season. That means we have just a limited time to admire the spectacular colors of fall. West Virginia boasts an abundance of spots to do a little leaf peeping. One, however, may just stand out from the rest. For incredible views of the autumn landscape, plan a visit to The Grand Canyon of West Virginia.
Discover some of West Virginia's prettiest views at The New River Gorge, commonly referred to as the state's very own Grand Canyon, near Fayetteville.
While visitors flock to the New River Gorge all year around, you'll definitely want to check out the views when the landscape is painted in the colors of autumn.
The 40th Official Bridge Day, at the New River Gorge Bridge, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free festival will feature family-friendly activities, including skydivers launching from the bridge.
If you prefer to visit the gorge when it's a bit quieter, consider lacing up your hiking shoes for a scenic hike. The 2.9-mile Long Point Trail can get pretty busy at times. However, it also promises...
Have you visited the Grand Canyon of West Virginia during the fall foliage? Share your experience in the comments! Can’t get enough of the colorful landscape? Plan a visit to Glade Creek Falls, flanked by the fall foliage. Click here to read more.
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