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Self-Proclaimed Queen of the Almost Heaven Swings

When the Almost Heaven Swings were debuted on West Virginia Day 2022, I was immediately drawn to them and determined to visit them all. At that time, there were only 9 original swings: Cacapon Resort State Park, Hatfield-McCoy Trail/Death Rock, Charleston, Fort Boreman Scenic Overlook, Stonewall Resort, Coopers Rock, Babcock State Park, Wheeling Heritage Port and Blackwater Falls. These were created to drive tourism throughout the state, and I know that it worked for my husband and I. Announced this year that they added an additional 8 swings and removed the Fort Boreman Scenic Overlook swing (for reasons unknown) totaling the swings to 15 or 16, whichever way you want to look at it. The 2023 additions include: Bluestone State Park, Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park, East River Mountain Overlook, Grand Vue Park, Lost River State Park, Pipestem Resort State Park and Tomlinson Run State Park, Summersville Lake State Park, Canaan Valley Resort and Philippi Covered Bridge.

New Swings 2025 Season:

Sportsman Park, Elizabeth, WV (Easy walk) – Install Feb 27th, 2025
Tygart Dam Overlook – 530 Paul E Malone Rd (Easy walk) – Install March 11th, 2025
Valley Falls State Park – Fairmont, WV (Easy walk) – Install March 30th, 2025
Camp Pioneer – Beverly - Install June 2025
Big Ditch Lake - Cowen - Install June 2025
Charles Fork Lake – Spencer - Install June 2025
Cedar Lakes Conference Center - Ripley - Install June 2025
Drawdy Falls Roadside Park - Peytona - Install June 2025
Miracle Mtn Wilderness Park - Elbert - Install June 2025
Tater Hill Overlook - Mullens - Install June 2025

PENDING Swings:

Hawks Nest State Park - Anstead - Fall 2025 / Spring 2026
James Rumsey Monument Park - Shepherdstown - Fall 2025 / Spring 2026

2024 Season:

Rockhouse Trail 21, Chief Logan Lodge, Stephens Lake, Elk River Rail Trail, Valley Park, Olgebay, Gassaway Depot, Rotary Park, Tu Endie Wei Park, Blennerhassett Island, Snowshoe, Tamarack, Mason-Dixon Historical Park and Glade Springs.

Drawdy Falls Roadside Park - Peytona

Follow GPS to the Falls please use the photos below as reference but you can park in the gravel lot that has a Drawdy Falls sign - you...

Lauren Thomas

Jul 61 min read

Cedar Lake Conference Center - Ripley

Follow GPS to Cedar Lake Conference Center then follow the main road into Cedar Lakes Conference Center all the way until you see a pond...

Lauren Thomas

Jul 61 min read

Charles Fork Lake - Spencer

Follow GPS to Charles Fork Lake you will be on a windy narrow road that will lead you to the lake and a gravel parking lot, the swing...

Lauren Thomas

Jul 61 min read

Big Ditch Lake - Cowen

Big Ditch Lake offers a gorgeous view and easy to find which always makes me happy! There were many people utilizing the docks for...

Lauren Thomas

Jun 41 min read

Camp Pioneer - Beverly

Camp Pioneer offers a pretty view with a small pond and our beautiful mountains in the background. There is a nice pavilion and playset...

Lauren Thomas

Jun 41 min read

June 2025 Updated Swing List

NEW FOR 2025: Wirt Co – Sportsman Park, Elizabeth, WV (Easy walk) – Install Feb 27th, 2025 Tygart Dam Overlook – 530 Paul E Malone Rd...

Lauren Thomas

Jun 42 min read

Sportsman Park - Elizabeth

Follow GPS to Sportsman Park in Elizabeth and once arrived you will see a parking lot and immediately see the swing the Little Kanawha...

Lauren Thomas

Jun 11 min read

Glade Springs Resort - Daniels

Simply follow GPS to Glade Springs Resort and once past the resort's guard gate around a sharp turn is a small gravel lot next to the...

Lauren Thomas

Jun 11 min read

Tamarack - Beckley

Easy to find, ample parking - you WON'T miss this swing. Just enter the Tamarack using the main entrance and BAM, there is the swing. The...

Lauren Thomas

Jun 11 min read

Valley Falls - Marion County

This swing is easy to get to just a little bit of a walk from the main parking area at Valley Falls State Park, you can easily utilize...

Lauren Thomas

Jun 11 min read

Sportsman Park - Elizabeth, WV

New swing installed at Sportsman Park in Elizabeth, WV - follow GPS to 1962 Juliana St., Elizabeth, West Virginia, 26143

Lauren Thomas

Mar 171 min read

Tygart Lake

This is by far one of the most easily accessible swings - head to Tygart Lake Dam overlook, you can use GPS 530 Paul E Malone Rd....

Lauren Thomas

Mar 171 min read

Glade Springs Resort - Daniels

This swing came as a surprise! The swing is located next to Mallard Lake located at Glade Springs Resort. The swing is tucked behind the...

Lauren Thomas

Nov 4, 20241 min read

Mason-Dixon Historical Park - Monongalia County

When I heard that a second swing was coming to Monongalia County, I was thrilled! When I found out it was only a 9-minute drive I was...

Lauren Thomas

Nov 4, 20241 min read

Snowshoe

Located at the top of Skidder, their most popular green slope, right behind the Junction Ale House restaurant. Park near Allegheny...

Lauren Thomas

Aug 17, 20241 min read

Blennerhassett Island - Parkersburg

CHECK THE FERRY SCHEDULE before making plans to visit this swing, it does require a ferry ride over to the island. We thought 4:30 meant...

Lauren Thomas

Aug 17, 20241 min read

Tu Endie Wei Park - Pt. Pleasant

Follow GPS to Tu Endie Wei Park where you will find street parking along the park, the swing is located at the point of the park looking...

Lauren Thomas

Aug 17, 20241 min read

Rotary Park - Huntington

Shoutout to Rotary Park for placing yard signs leading you straight to the Almost Heaven Swing, you have no idea how much my husband and...

Lauren Thomas

Aug 17, 20241 min read

Gassaway Depot

Gassaway Depot is easy to get to, simply follow GPS and it will lead you directly to a gravel parking lot where you can immediately see...

Lauren Thomas

Aug 17, 20241 min read

Olgebay Swing - Wheeling

The Wheeling area gets a second swing located on Olgebay Resort’s property overlooking the landscape with the resort to the far right....

Lauren Thomas

Jul 5, 20241 min read

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