Best Nature Centers in West Virginia!

Are you ready to explore the wild beauty of West Virginia? Check out our list of the top three nature centers that will take your breath away! From outdoor activities to educational experiences, these nature centers have it all.

Cranberry Mountain Nature Center, Hillsboro, WV

The Cranberry Mountain Nature Center is a fantastic place for adventurers of all kinds. From the interactive exhibit hall to the native plant garden to the interpretive trail, your whole family will be delighted by the educational and fun activities available for visitors of all ages and backgrounds.

Yankauer Nature Preserve, Martinsburg, WV

Discover the wonders of the great outdoors at Yankauer Preserve. Explore 104 acres of lush, historic farmland now returned to nature, and take in the breathtaking views of the Potomac River. Come and see the stunning display of blooming wildflowers on a spring walk through PVAS's four preserves. Nature enthusiasts should not miss the opportunity to visit and witness its breathtaking beauty.

Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Davis, WV

Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge is an incredible outdoor paradise, with a vast assemblage of rare plants and animals that span northern latitudes. Immerse yourself in West Virginia's largest contiguous, high-elevation wetland complex and try an extraordinary adventure. Explore the rare and fascinating wildlife Canaan Valley has to offer.

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Forest Service Road, Hillsboro, WV
About Us:The 750 acre Cranberry Glades Botanical Area is close to Hillsboro and boasts the largest collection of bogs in West Virginia. Bogs are ac... Read More
junction of Route 150 and Route 39 & 55, Elkins, WV
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Monongahela Boulevard, Morgantown, WV
About Us:The 91-acre Core Arboretum is mostly old-growth forest on steep hillside and Monongahela River flood plain. 3.5 miles of trails provide ac... Read More
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The West Virginia Botanic Garden is a 82 acre site off of Tyrone Rd. Located at the site of the former Morgantown reservoir, the beautiful WVBG off... Read More
722 Waddington Road, Wheeling, WV
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About Us:Blackwater Falls State Park is named for the falls of the Blackwater River whose amber-colored waters plunge five stories then twist and t... Read More
1330 Oglebay Dr, Wheeling, WV
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