Strouds Run State Park is a gem, just a few miles from the City of Athens in southeastern Ohio…read more Lots of great trails around the lake and above on the many ridges throughout the park. Fairly large campground with spots that aren't too close together. Beach is typically dragged each morning in the summer and canoes, kayaks, and even motorized pontoon boats for rent. The motorized pontoon is blasphemy for those of us who have been going to the park since the 1970s, but they aren't so many that it is too loud or disruptive. There is one short trail that is accessible for all and there is a mix of pit and flush toilet facilities. There is no life guard at the beach but there is a safe and sizable enclosed playground for young ones.

Pretty spot for a day in nature. They have a nice playground, boat launch, and plenty of bench's…read moreoverlooking water. They do have bathrooms too!

Tony, Kayla, Deacon & I took a Sunday drive up river on this gorgeous day to check out some of the…read morewaterfalls. We stopped at Kanawha Falls. I remember when there was a really nice swimming Beach and camping available here! Things have really changed alot! Deacon enjoyed seeing the few ducks swimming by the reeds.

Great service for me as part time resident at my Gauley Bridge home…read more Like being able to turn on water when visiting my home there and able to turn off the supply when preparing to leave the home and returning to KY home.

I have wanted to check this park out for a long time after seeing lots of pictures of the Tall…read morePines. So we went to BrewDog for lunch and then headed over to the park and took a walk in the Tall Pines area, and it did not disappoint! I only wish the Tall Pines were even more plentiful. (They are a good little chunk of the trail in the middle but not the entire trail is full of them but don't let that stop you!) They are beautiful and such a marvel. I could have just laid down and stared at them. The trail was flat and easy and was the perfect length for a nice afternoon walk. I'll definitely be back to stare at those tall trees some more :)

What a fabulous park! I'm kicking myself for not visiting sooner. It's about twenty minutes from my…read moreplace and I've been seeing beautiful pictures of the tall pines here forever. I like to hike on snowy days when the sun's out and over the weekend I took advantage of the prime weather conditions and made my way out there. There's a sign out front letting you know to turn and there's a relatively small parking lot to leave your car. The start of the trails were easy to find thanks to the signage and after getting my bearings I headed out. The trail turns and weaves for a couple miles making a few loops. It was pretty simple to navigate which was awesome. And while the parking lot was full, I didn't run into too many people. I love that! I enjoyed every minute of my time out there. If you're like me and in need of a little time to disconnect from the world, come here. Of course, the entire place was extremely photogenic, the tall pines area being the most instagram worthy. I could have laid down right in the middle of it and just enjoyed the sound of the birds, the wind, and the feeling of the warm sunshine on my face. The only thing is the only area I found to sit down was on the other side of the park. It would have been nice to see a few more benches scattered about. Come here. Soak up nature. The peace and quiet. Unwind and settle your brain. You're welcome.

Took my son to New River Trophy Outfitters this past week. We fished 2 half day trips with…read moreovernight stays at one of their river side cabins. We had 2 great guides that had the perfect lures for the current river conditions both days. We caught at least 20 fish each day. Honestly we lost count during all the excitement. The cabin had a full kitchen, comfortable beds, a big screen TV with a dish, and hi speed wifi. We also were entertained in the evening with a herd of deer feasting on apples nearby. We are going to schedule another trip as soon as our schedules allow. See one of the photos if I can figure out how to post it.

Great selection of foods no matter what you order. Breakfasts are especially good…read more Great view of lake and marina!

Seneca dockside restaurant has the most underwhelming overpriced food you could ever discover. The…read morefries could be used as concrete anchors and the baked potatoes are practically curling stones.

Tony and I stopped by this park on our West Virginia Almost Heaven Swing Trip today. This was our…read more2nd stop. Nice area a few tables and a bathroom. Need to see more of the park! This is backside of the dam!

I've biked the rail trail here many times since its opening many many years ago and each time is…read morejust as wonderful as my first time. I recently went with a couple of my childhood friends who had never been and we had an amazing ride. There are several cool tunnels to go through and there is always wildlife to view and enjoy on your ride. The town of Cairo is always one of my favorite parts of biking this trail, but it was also nice to see someone built a nice little park for the kids right off of the rail trail in Ellenboro to which we stopped at to cool off under the shelter and share some snacks on one of their picnic tables. The park itself is absolutely beautiful! The lake is great for boating and fishing, and the lodge and restaurant are great too. I hope you enjoy yourself while here because I know I always do :D

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Elk Fork Lake is located out Gay Road off Route 33 from Ripley, WV. It's a beautiful lake that is…read moreman made for fishing and boating. Free to use!! Great parking area to enjoy the lake for fishing! There are a lot of trees in the water so no fash speed boats allowed in this lake, but trowling motors allowed and perfect for kayaks. There is no bathroom facilities and no picnic tables. No playground or even trash cans.