![]() ![]() ![]() There are lots of places to fish along the New River and several area streams. For laid-back fun, take the kids for a day at the beach at Summersville Lake. Children 10 and up can step up the adventure with a family raft trip on the Lower New making whitewater memories that will last a lifetime. Most of the rafting companies have trips on the Upper New where children 6 and up can join in on the fun. The kids will love Playetteville, a nature-themed playground with a spinning mushroom, an anthill, and beehives to climb on. Enjoy a family hike on one of the nature trails or check out the skate park. Burn off some energy at the Fayetteville Town Park. Ben Franklin has a wall of candy, a dollar toy section, crafts, and slushies. If you work up an appetite Pies & Pints is a favorite family restaurant with a playground and arcade games on site. Open May- October Fridays and Saturdays 6pm-9pm and family skate Tuesdays June- August 6pm-8pm.Įnjoy a stroll around town and stop by The Stache for ice cream or cool toys. This open-air rink has been named one of the most unique skating rinks in the U.S. The Historic Ansted Roller Rink is one of the region’s best-kept secrets. Ace Adventure Resort also offers zip lining along with Rivers Expeditions. Older kids will love the Tree Tops Canopy Tour and Gravity Zipline tours. Play a round of mini-golf, grab some ice cream, and mine for gemstones all at one stop at Mountain Lake Campground.Ĭhildren as young as 4 years old can participate on Timber Trek, a high ropes course/ challenge course with varying levels for all ages. After your jet boat adventures travel just a few miles down the road and defy gravity at the Mystery Hole. Take a hike on the Hawks Nest Rail trail where you can enjoy an easy 4mile hike, 2 miles in and 2 miles out with lots of waterfall exploring. Speak with the park’s onsite naturalist and check for daily programs and activities. Stop by the Hawks Nest nature center and get hands with animal tracks. Hawks Nest State Park New River Jet BoatsĪ favorite activity for all ages is the Hawks Nest Jet Boat ride with Captain Rick. Reservation-based program schedules will be released monthly, so be sure to check on the 1st of each month to see what new programs are available! Visit: to see what’s coming each month.Ģ. New for 2022 are select ranger-led programs that you can reserve a guaranteed ticket for! Tickets are available starting June 1st and are released 7 days before the scheduled program. ![]() Check and see if there are any special activities planned while you are visiting. This is a fun hands-on way for kids to learn about the national river. When you are finished with your book you can turn it into a park ranger. Once you have your book there are a few requirements you must complete in order to earn a New River Gorge National River Junior Ranger badge. New River Gorge Canyon Rim Visitor CenterĮxplore the New River Gorge while becoming a New River Gorge National Junior Ranger! Start your adventures at any national park visitor center where you can pick up a Junior Ranger book.
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