Lauren Thomas
East River Mountain Overlook
It's an easy drive between East River Mountain Overlook, Bluestone Lake & Pipestem Resort only 42 miles between all three stops and some...
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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 Philipi Covered Bridge.
UPDATES: New Swings have been added for the 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.
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Lauren Thomas
Pipestem Resort
One of the reasons for me starting this blog was to help you, my dear reader (get the Bridgerton reference) easily locate these beautiful...
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Bluestone State Park
One word that comes to mind when I think of Bluestone Lake is stunning, I never even knew this place existed until they added a swing at...
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Droop Mountain Battlefield
When arriving to Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park, follow the signs to the park offices where you can either park and walk 1 mile to...
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Lost River State Park
Lost River State Park is the second most difficult swing to access, it requires slightly more than a 2 mile hike (don't let the nice lady...
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Tomlinson Run State Park
When arriving to Tomlinson Run State Park follow the signs to the miniature golf course and park, we took a gamble and made a left...
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Grand Vue Park
When entering Grand Vue Park, follow the signs to Shelter #5, you will see the shelter on a hill and you will need to park near the...
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Cacapon Resort State Park
Follow the signs to the Cacapon Mountain Overlook where you will be met with a gravel road that almost felt like climbing the mountains...
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Fort Boreman
Unfortunately, this swing is no longer listed on the WV State Park's website as a location, so I am not sure if they removed the swing or...
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Cooper’s Rock
Out of all the Almost Heaven Swings, this is the closet to my home in Morgantown. We visited this swing for my birthday in 2022 and I was...
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Wheeling Heritage Port
Follow your GPS to WesBanco Arena where you can find street and garage parking available. Follow the sidewalk across the street from the...
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Babcock State Park
MY FAVORITE SWING. Babcock State Park is a must visit in the fall when the leaves are turning and "Life starts all over again when it...
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Blackwater Falls
Follow the trail to the main overlook where you will see the Almost Heaven Swing, a complaint I have for this swing is you do not get the...
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Stonewall Resort
The Stonewall Resort swing was our 3rd swing to visit and also our first to get severely lost trying to find. According to the State...
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Charleston
My first swing ❤ Located on the University of Charleston's campus this swing has a gorgeous view of the State Capital and the river. We...
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Death Rock | Hatfield & McCoy Trail
First and foremost, let me tell you this is the HARDEST swing to get to and in my opinion not hikeable for the average joe. You MUST...
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