Tucker County
Canaan Valley State Park
a swimming pool,miniature golf, 18miles of hiking trails and a 5.5mile purpose builtmountainbike trail for beginners andnovices. In the fall, take a chairliftand experience breathtaking views of the valley. At a summit elevationof 4,280 feet, CanaanValley Resort is also a primewinter destinationwith 40 trails for every level of skier or snowboarder. Acovered outdoor ice-skating rink overlooking the valley is the picture-perfect place tomaster salchows, spins, and figure eights, and a tubingparkdraws families from near and far. 230MainLodgeRoad,Davis, 304.866.4121, canaanresort.com
CanaanValleyStateParkpullsdoubledutyas a luxurious resort andapristine, four-season, 6,000-acre statepark. The light-filled lodgehasbeenmodernizedwith fresh interiors, decor, and floor-to-ceilingwindows that draw you into the epicmountainviews.With160 rooms and 23cabins andcottageswithpet-friendlyoptions tochoose from, the resort boasts several diningoptions.After aday of outdoor adventure, guests canenjoymassageson-site, andkids canunwind in the lodge’s arcade. Thegolf course isoneof the top10 in the state, and, off-season, it becomes across country skiingcourse. The resort offers other recreational options, too, suchas a shooting range,
While tourists continue to pour into the Canaan Valley for hiking and biking in spring, summer, and fall and for skiing and snowboarding in winter, the county is quickly becoming a destination for artists from across the country. The area’s annual arts bonanza—ArtSpring— takes visitors to four locales across the county for a real look at what art inWest Virginia’s highlands is all about. “There are an increasing number of artists who live in the Tucker County area who consider the county a center for what they do,” says BruceWilson, area artist and one of the ArtSpring organizers. “They want to live here because they like the lifestyle here, how beautiful it is, how small the population is. We wanted to let tourists know that we are an arts destination.” ArtSpring kicks offMemorial Day weekend in Canaan Valley, Davis, Thomas, and Parsons with attractions and events for locals and visitors alike. Artist demonstrations, film screenings, culinary showcases, street music, markets, auctions, kids’ crafts, beer and food tastings, and food vendors make for a fun-filled weekend. “When you come to ArtSpring, you’re not only getting a healthy dose of some exceptional art, you’re also getting to know the Tucker County community,” says local artist and gallery owner Seth Pitts. “And you’re surrounded by the mountains—not city blocks and neon signs.” ART SPRINGS HERE
Less than five miles from Canaan Valley Resort, this locally owned and operated cross country ski touring center offers acres of trails, ski rentals, classes, and a backcountry ski specialty shop. The iconic red hut is also home to theWhite Grass Cafe, which serves all natural lunches and dinners throughout the winter. 643Weiss Knob Ski Road, Davis, 304.866.4114, whitegrass.com WHITEGRASS
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