A park to play…read more The Emery Bennitt park is a huge area of over 200 acres. Lot of of room to run, walk or seek some quiet. The park has lots of places to play, softball, baseball and soccer fields are everywhere. Well maintained and taken care of, these are places where young ones will learn about sports and what teams and competition is about. The park is a place that anyone can use. So nice that such a cool place is available for all.

My husband and I sort of spontaneously decided to camp at Wayne National Forest this past weekend…read morebecause 1) it was going to be 90+ degrees all weekend 2) we were seeking an adventure for our 3rd anniversary From northeast Ohio, this has got to be the farthest you can go without leaving the state, yet all four hours of this drive were worth it. Due to our last minute decision to to make this trip, reservations online were unavailable. We were left with the non-reservable walk-in only sites. When we got there, I assumed the Pine Knob Loop was where we would stay since it was, according to the website, first come-first serve tent only sites. But when we got there, all the sites were already reserved and all had campers! What??? The nearby Oak Hill campground was also taken. Feeling discouraged, I tried Iron Ridge campground. Only at the very end of the campground where cars turn around, we found our spot! There were only a handful still available. The site we chose had a parking spot on the road with stairs descending into your site. Actually, it was the perfect little spot for us. We proceeded to stuff $30 in an envelope ($15/night) and into the drop box to pay. For those of you who aren't used to camping, this is how you reserve a walk-in site. Luckily we had cash when we usually do not! Once we got settled in, we went to the beach which was in the most beautiful wooded setting. The water was the perfect temperature for cooling down and even on this hot weekend, the beach never felt overpopulated. There were many families there enjoying themselves, playing with floats and cooking out. But please be aware of the long winding road to get there. You'll fall off a cliff if you don't stay on the road. Also, there was a sign saying you have to pay $3 to access the beach (you're supposed to put money in an envelope like with camping) but we didn't because we already had a hang tag permit on our car from the campsite. The next day we braved the 8 mile Lakeshore Trail. This trail takes you around the entire perimeter of Lake Vesuvius. The views are stunning and the hike isn't too strenuous (unless of course you're me and decide to hike in the blazing heat). Take several bottles of water and some food! Even with the aid of the woods shading us, it took us four hours to complete. It was so rewarding though. My husband and I usually opt for several shorter hikes as opposed to one big one, but when I read about Lake Vesuvius, this trail kept coming up as one of the popular things to do, and I gave in to curiosity. The beach is even on the trail for a cool off spot. We saw many kayakers enjoying themselves as well. Before I close this out, I want to say that this is the first time that camp nazis didn't bother us on a camping trip. The park does have county sheriffs patrolling it so don't be alarmed. The negatives, why was Pine Knob falsely advertised? Why doesn't the website say cash-only for walk-ins? Why was there a glass vial in the fire pit? I disposed of it...but still. I won't even take stars off because I had such a fantastic weekend and would return again. There are trails we haven't hiked yet and I would return to that beach in a heartbeat. PS there is a helpful ranger station just around the corner for maps and tips, as well as a couple corner stores for camping needs!

Trails were not bad. The lake was empty due to repairs on the Damn. Parking was easy. The trails…read moreare marked but not well. No map at trail head to indicate trails and highlights of the area.

Gorgeous, spacious park! We stopped with our students after…read morea field trip to Vern Riffe Center. We had lunch, and then the kids had a great time enjoying your playground equipment. Tennis court, splash pad, great walking path. Up keep on the park is phenomenal. It's was a beautiful day with the Kentucky Hills in the distance and the rock formations to our north! Thanks for allowing us to enjoy such a great spot. The kids, teachers and parents all enjoyed the afternoon.

Not a bad little park with tennis courts, basketball courts, swings, water splash pad, play area…read morefor kids, Fit Trail plus a 9 hole disc golf course.

I had an amazing visit to Chief Logan!! I stayed in the lodge in room 305, which had a lovely…read morebalcony with Adirondack chairs to sit in overlooking the trees and the playground/ fire pit area. It was not busy at all, not noisy, and had plenty to do just at the lodge! There's a full service restaurant, drinks, and a gazebo as well as an exhibit on WV in the hallways by the conference rooms. The trails were marked well enough, though some were closed, but even the green space was nice to walk around in. My favorite thing though, was the animal exhibit. Mandy the bear, who's an impressive 28 year old black bear, is adorable, and loves peanuts. Barry was awesome and had great information on not just Mandy, but all the residents at the wildlife center, including bobcats, a Barred Owl, and a sweetheart of an Eurasian Boar named Mo. Warning!! The Tomblin Pass between the two park areas is a whopping 16% grade, so if you are going to the campground with a trailer, don't come in exit 30 for the lodge way but the park entrance near town. It's gorgeous up on the pass, but steeeep and windy. The road is in excellent shape though, if you take it slow and easy, you should be fine without hauling too much behind you.

Lovely little park I wish I could if explored more. Plenty of areas to walk around as it winds…read morearound and around. I loved the old cabin on site. One issue I've had with most of the stops in WV is the lack of information. I would of loved to of known where the cabin was from, what year it was from, the general history. Alas, there was no plaques to be read. It was locked due to vagrants. Supposedly they will open it up during reenactment days. It's peaceful and beautiful in the fall. It never seemed too busy the two times I drove through. There are restrooms, but I didn't partake. There are also picnic tables available. A man made pond for fishing was being actively used. I am not sure what fish are stocked in it. I did get to see a deer and apparently they're fed or not people shy as it was in the parking lot close to people nearby. Hopefully this doesn't become a problem, particularly during rut. We walked a small trail just to get out and enjoy the rare 81 degrees in November. It was peaceful. I could see myself spending a lot of time here. Volunteers were busy setting up holiday displays of different characters. They do a Christmas drive thru light show, but I will sadly be missing it.

Highly recommend. Absolutely gorgeous grounds! Wedding parties, say "YES!!!" This is a perfect…read morevisit for families, friends or romantic partners and a serene walk in the park! Get away from the hustle and relax in serenity! *Cheers

Absolute jewel! We were traveling through with our dog and were looking for a great place to hang…read moreout, walk, and run. The grounds were clean and beautiful. The trails are wide and they have community dog water fountain. Lots to look at and smell .

Good community park, only could use more connected trails to even more of the city, for cross city…read morehooks that can help connect to a mobile-city feel. Some maintenance issues and reinvestment in older space rehabilitation also needed, and curation tied to local entities to expand and do more with some of the open space that is aged out. Great updates to the kid park a few years ago, now they just need to keep it going.

This park looks wildly different from anything else in Huntington, with various stone features, an…read moreample playground, paths running along a stream, and some roses. Not many roses, mind you, but you can get some cool views. The aesthetic is much more upscale than the waterfront parks, and this area is usually crowded on a nice day. While there's some parking inside the park itself, the surrounding streets are free as well. And there's really no reason not to head on over if you're in the area.

The dedicated area of riverfront is modest, with concrete steps leading down to the banks of a…read morerather messy industrial river, a large waterfront amphitheater, and various seats and signage. They had restrooms, which were in pretty unpleasant condition. There were locals there from a wide variety of backgrounds, as this seemed to be one of the few opportunities to get to the waterfront around the town's floodwall. There's not much to actually do other than sit around, and given the surrounding wilderness is so much prettier than this, I struggle to see it as having anything other than limited use. And it needed better maintenance.

It was a sunny early April afternoon when I visited this park. It was obvious people were just…read moregetting their boats out for the season because they were all over the place on this weekend afternoon. There are plenty of trees and flowers. Places for kids to play and parents to gather. We found ourselves a place to just sit by the water and talk about all the things around us. It was a nice place to relax and take a break from touring the town and Marshall campus.

This will have been our 2nd time to Red River Gorge, except we took our fam plus some. I love…read moreviews, mountains, family, and good food! We rented out thee most cutest cabin. We took a hike one day and rested another. When we go again, the itinerary will look different, trying other places we didn't get a chance to experience.

Please go visit these wonderful parks and trails - I highly recommend a long with hiking poles…read more Happy trails!!!

This is definitely worth visiting. You have to watch the 20 minute video that provides an…read moreoverview. It's well worth it. Plan on walking around this location since the other locations the mounds have disappeared from centuries of traffic and plowing. The mounds have been restored here and give you a feel of what they were like. The rangers are great and full of knowledge.

Came to Mound City all the time as a kid, but it's probably been 25 years since my last visit…read more Hasn't changed a lot. Very nicely kept grounds, respectful care of the earthworks. Small visitor's center that explains the culture, architecture and archaeology of the earthworks- Mound City is here, but there are several other properties in the area that are included in the National Historical Park. Baby K loved the Junior Ranger brochure, and learned quite a bit from it, the rangers, the movie, and my decrepit memory. We had family to see and it was sprinkling, otherwise we would have stayed longer than an hour. Figure on several hours if you really want to explore. We just missed the big culture gathering on October 14th. Oh, well. Still a fun and educational visit. We'll be back.