For those of a daring disposition, there’s no better state to ramble, raft, and climb than West Virginia. Whether you ascend to new heights on a rock-climbing adventure in New River Gorge National Park, with 1,500 all-level routes to choose from, whitewater raft in the swells of Hawks Nest State Park, or zipline through the towering canopy of Pipestem Resort State Park, awesome adventures await.

If you’ve got your finger on the camera trigger and want to snap some famous regional sites, start with the Cold War bunker at The Greenbrier resort, a hidden relic dating to the Eisenhower era. Then head west to the weather-beaten Glade Creek Grist Mill to capture one of the most photographed spots in the world. Feeling hungry? Grab a bite in a converted church at Cathedral Café in Fayetteville.

Perfect for hiking, swimming, and nature spotting, New River Gorge National Park spans 70,000 acres with activities for the young and young at heart alike. Outside of holidays, kids can whitewater raft for free with select partners on the Upper New River Gorge, while more challenging pursuits include the famous three-hour Bridge Walk. Finish the day with dinner at Arrowhead Bike Farm and Brewery.