The mountains and valleys surrounding Snowshoe offer an endless variety of scenic, historic, cultural and recreational attractions for young and old. Take a step back in time and experience the old logging town of Cass. Discover the beautiful meadows and alpine bogs of the Cranberry Glades. Be marveled at with scientific discoveries at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. Ascend to the summit of Seneca Rocks, one of the truly spectacular rock formations in all the country. Sit back and relax by the soothing sounds of Blackwater Falls. Or, paddle your way down the Gauley River and New River, two of the most spectacular rivers in the country. Using Snowshoe Mountain as your base camp, you can explore these and other great attractions within West Virginia, all of which are within a few hours drive of the resort. To learn more about the great attrations found nearby to Snowshoe, please visit the links below:
- www.pocahontascountywv.com
- www.callwva.com
- www.randolphcountywv.com
- www.greenbrierwv.com
The Cranberry Glades Botanical Area protects the largest area of bogs in West Virginia. The Cranberry Glades consists of four bogs whose plant and animal life is similar to that found in the bogs or "muskegs" of the north. This life spread southward with the changing climatic conditions that allowed glaciers to creep across the northern part of our continent. Several species ended their migration here, and the Cranberry Glades are now the southern-most point in North America where some of these life forms are found.
