Davis~13 min drive
Pendleton Lake
A low-key lake day for paddling, swimming, and taking it slow.
Water access and rentals are seasonal.
Guidebook
Long days
Warm-weather adventure
Paddle, float, fish, swim, and make the most of the extra daylight.
Drive time
Parsons~43 min drive
Blackwater Outdoor Adventures
Guided rafting, tubing, fishing, and flatwater outings on the Cheat.
Book ahead; trip availability depends on season and river conditions.
Canaan Valley~10 min drive
Canaan Valley wildlife watching
Bring binoculars and let the refuge set the pace.
Davis~11 min drive
Blackwater Falls fishing
Pendleton Lake and the nearby Blackwater River make an easy fishing-day base.
A current West Virginia fishing license is required.