Charleston Kanawha State Forest (bird watching, hiking, horseback riding, swimming, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, wildlife viewing, picnicking). Loudendale Rd. From Charleston, take US 119 south 7 miles. 304-558-3500 Capitol Building (Italian Renaissance building with gold dome). 1900 E. Kanawha Blvd. Located on the river between Greenbrier St. and California Ave. 304-558-4839
Huntington Beech Fork State Park (fishing, hiking, biking, tennis, boating, basketball, canoeing, jogging trail, wildlife viewing, bird watching). 5601 Longbranch Rd. From Huntington, take WV 10 southeast 15 miles to Hughes Branch Rd. west, 7 miles. 304-528-5794