Thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail is on many serious hiker's bucket list, but the AT also has great day hikes and campgrounds for hikers of all levels.
National Parks
Explore America’s national parks. Discover our most treasured places, supported by people like you, and start your travel planning here by finding your park.
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Appalachian National Scenic Trail
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Bluestone National Scenic River
Bluestone National Scenic River is preserved as a living landscape that provides an unspoiled experience for visitors and a haven for plants and animals.
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Gauley River National Recreation Area
Experience adventure on the whitewater rapids that pass through scenic gorges and valleys on the 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River.
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Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers in the states of West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland.
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New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
The New River is one of the oldest rivers in the Americas.
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Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail network follows the paths explored by George Washington.