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PIPESTEM, WV (VR) – Summer delivers exciting opportunities for adventure travel in West Virginia with the opening of attractions at State Parks. The best of the best in adventure and value in West Virginia is provided by Pipestem Adventures located in Pipestem State Park. Pipestem Adventures’ premier attraction is the Pipestem Peaks Zipline Tour that is not only the best in the state, but also has the reputation of being the biggest zipline on the East Coast. The Pipestem Peaks Zipline features 9 ziplines up to 1,700 feet in length that allow visitors to sail on lines that cross over the Bluestone River Gorge three times at heights of 300 feet and speeds up to 50 mph.
The Pipestem Adventure Zone offers more fun in one place than you can experience in a single day with adventures you’ve never attempted before. Visitors can choose from 9 exciting activities to create a full-day adventure extravaganza with skeet shooting, laser tag, remote controlled cars on paved and off-road race tracks, 3D archery, axe throwing, drone flying, miniature golf, disc golf and electric motor assisted bikes.
There is so much more to explore and experience at Pipestem for true adventurers and families seeking a vacation destination. The State Park encompasses the largest nature area in the state with 4,000 acres of forests, gorges and rivers. It is an adventurer’s paradise offering hiking, mountain biking, an adventure lake and splash park, whitewater rafting, kayaking, horseback riding, golfing (on 9- and 18-hole courses) and rock climbing.
McKeever Lodge and the many cabins at Pipestem have been newly renovated as part of the state’s $8 million investment in upgrades at Pipestem State Park. The lodge offers superior rooms with amazing views, fine dining featuring local favorites at its restaurant, and a newly opened spa. Nearby are camping and RV parks which provide other options to fit any vacationing style.
West Virginia State Parks like Pipestem offer an extraordinary destination and best-in-class adventures at a superb value. This is a unique opportunity to experience the highest quality at the most affordable price. Visitors can view all of the activities at www.pipestemadventures.com. From there they can simply choose their travel date, book their accommodations and then begin selecting and booking the adventures that will make their vacation the most memorable. Accommodations and activities at Pipestem can also be booked by calling 1-833-WV-Parks (1-833-987-2757). Some activities require advanced reservations and other considerations.
