We absolutely loved our Christmas train ride. Super cute for young kids and very interactive…read more Freezing outside but nice and warm inside.

I think folks who left good reviews were paid lol. I can not imagine someone would enjoy this…read morehorror of a trip. First of its 5 hours of slow motion loud train in the woods. Yeah that's all you see 90% of the time: trees! Train they used was originally for transporting lumber. They built wooden benches there and we had to sit all 5 hours on those benches. For the experience the price is absolutely ridiculously high. I think they should pay us to go through this insanity. For 5 hours there is zero service on the train. You can't buy water or snacks. They give you plastic bags with some cheap food that we would never touch like cold cuts of the cheapest sort and bottle of water. They stop at the end at some stop where they sell gas station snacks. This trip would be good the most for one hour but 5 hours it was real torture. Do not advise for older people or people with kids. Kids were going nuts from boredom. Horrific experience .

I didn't get to spend a lot of time in the park, basically I drove up to the Lookout Tower and took…read moresome photos. From what I could see driving through, it has a lot of history and would be a good place to spend some time if you have an interest in the Civil War. Regardless of your bent on history, the Lookout Tower is worth the time to visit. You get some great views of the surrounding country side. Worth the trip!

First of all, someone give Sam Parker a raise!!…read more He was great! Not only did he grab a bunch of maps and brochures for our huge crowd, once he realized what we were looking to do, he grabbed a bunch of flashlights and joined us. He was very informative, not only about the events that took place here, but also about the land itself. Everything from edible mushrooms to salamanders, all sorts of wildlife and plants. And lots of fun stories! He joked around with us and the 16 kiddos we brought along, had fun conversations, and we even made sure to snap a photo or two of and with him. As for the mountain, it's very historical for the civil war period. Every family vacation we go on we find a place that's not only historical but also dubbed as being haunted. A little two for one deal. Caught lots of fun things on pic and recording. Had a nice hike around. Went through the trenches, explored a cave, looked out over the landscape, found the horse burial grounds, toured the tiny little museum, found lots of little critters. It was a fun day for our group that ranged from ages 2 to 40. After our hike we did drive up to the lookout as well, and let the little one play on the playground. They do have bathrooms there. Well, a hole in the ground, but it does the job! Everyone had a good time! Would love to go back again one day!

I've been to so many parts of this forest that it's mind boggling. It's beautiful in ways that…read morewords could never describe. There is so much to see and so many cool places to explore. One of my favorite parts is Bickle Knob because the views from the fire tower are beyond spectacular. Bowden Cave is also a great place to explore as well. There is a ton of great places to camp, mountain bike, and hike. If you are ever able to stop in any part of the Monongahela National Forest please do yourself a favor and do it. Have fun and be safe!

Driving through WV, Monongahela National Forest is a must do. It's absolutely beautiful with tons…read moreof hiking trails. Many of the trails have adequate parking spots and restrooms. We went through the Cranberry Glades and also found a random trail that led to waterfalls. This forest is GIANT. We want to come back again and find a camping ground because this national forest is truly stunning.

Amazing hidden gem hike with an elevated boardwalk that wanders through what will definitely feel…read morelike a town for bears. There's rock crevices and holes all easily visible from the .6 mile trail. Warning.. there are a lot if stairs, and the boardwalk can be slippery, but I did it in Teva flip flops, so take that for what it's worth. I recommend better shoes, but it's doable. There's but much else here, save a picnic area, but there's also not much out there like this place, either, so it's worth the trip! Droop Mountain State Park is nearby, so you can check that one out for longer hikes.

I absolutely loved walking along the boardwalk and seeing all of the cool stone and rocky views a…read morelong the way. So cool! Would love to explore more of the park someday. Unfortunately, the rest room needs attention. I couldn't even use it with the amount of flies in there. It was unbelievable. However, go before you get there because the boardwalk is worth the trip. In the area, check it out!

Gorgeous State Park and one of my favorites since I was a kid. My parents used to take us camping…read moreand fishing here. My brothers and I used to love to swim in the streams and ride our bikes. I love to go here and hike with my own kids. The area is so quiet and so lovely, extremely peaceful. I always leave feeling refreshed and alive. I love to walk calmly through the forest and think. When I was a kid, I would pretend to be an indian or a pioneer, sometimes an escaping captive fleeing through the woods. I have always had an overwhelming creative imagination. The park is lovely to camp in and great locations for fishing. No huge waterfalls but still nice small ones. If you are like me, you just enjoy being outside!!!

Great short walk on a boardwalk. The folage is the southern most area where Certain plants an a…read morecouple of bird species left over from the ice age tundra. This is a must stop place. There are two carnivorous plants too. The pitcher plant and the tiny sunder. You must get on your knees ro see the sunder. It is like a very tiny Venus fly trap but it has orange filiments on the sundew which snaps shut when gnats are lured by the sweet excretion and the orange hairs get tickled and snap shut. The pitcher plant is larger and is shaped like a vessel. There are tiny hair like filiments inside. The rain water collects i. The bottom . The bugs are lured by the scent. They travel down the vial like plant and the hair like filaments keep the fly from climbing out. Then the diameter is narrow so it can't fly out. It eventually ends up in the water where enzymes are secretes which will digest the bug!!! July the flowers are in bloom and dont forget to look for skunk cabbage. A leaf often ends up on the boardwalk and if you step on it, it does smell a little skunky.​ Don't forget it's not far to the Hills Creek Falls and beautiful Summit Lake and campground. I attached fall photos at Cranberry Glades.

I enjoyed the Cranberry Glades, but was told by someone else on the trail that it was the worst she…read morehad ever seen it. Seems like the time to come is in the Spring when the Cranberries are showing off their colors. Its an interesting area to visit if you are near by, but not essential. I will be back in the Spring to give it another chance though.

Food looked good though I didn't have any. This is a great spot for a drink and a break while…read moreskiing with a beautiful view!

Excellent food and the staff are so friendly and helpful and the food comes out extremely fast and…read moreall the food is cooked to perfection I highly recommend this restaurant and also it is on the mountain so you can take a break there and go back to skiing or snowboarding.

Five stars for the horseback ride, but negative stars for the guide's political comments. I'm all…read morefor freedom of speech, but I also believe in good customer service. It's so hard to escape from politics in this country right now, although I was naively hoping that I could try to cordon myself off with a relaxing mountain trip. That's what I paid for when I signed up for a two hour horseback ride through the woods, but that's not what I received. I genuinely believe that people should feel free to express their views, and despite my whining here, I actually (mostly) agreed with the guide. There's a right time and place, however. That said, if this wouldn't bother you, it is truly a five star horseback ride.

Visited Autumn Breeze Stables in September 2023 and what a great experience. Their horses are…read moregorgeous. I rode Lacey a beautiful horse and very responsive. Caroline was a great guide! Had a wonderful 2 hour trail ride with beautiful scenery! I would highly recommend!