West Virginia, called “The Mountain State,” is home to New River Gorge National Park where visitors can find New River, bald eagles, falcons, hiking trails, and uncrowded mountain towns. More than 200 waterfalls are found in West Virginia, and the state also features underground caverns with rock formations, pools, and stalactites. Stargazing in one of the East Coast’s largest and darkest areas, exploring the Appalachian Mountains, and watersports including stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and whitewater rafting are more West Virginia attractions.