Ranger Jane's is OPEN! Find us in Cottrill's Opera House
Welcome to Tucker County, West Virginia!
Come Visit Us!
We're located at 132 East Avenue (aka "Front Street"), Thomas, West Virginia. Thomas, WV is a fun town located near Canaan Valley State Park, Blackwater Falls State Park, and the Monongehela National Forest. There's much to see here. Come visit us and see what else this area has to offer!
Outdoor Activities in Spring, Summer & Fall
Hiking & Biking
Not all locations allow bikes. Check before you go.
But if you can bike it you can hike it.
Loop Road/Canaan Mtn
Heart of the Highlands Rail Trail
Horse Back Riding
Petting Zoos
Farm Discovery Center at Blackwater Falls S.P.
Golf
Holly Meadows Golf Course in Parsons, WV
Mini Golf & Disc Golf
Foot Golf
Sporting Clays
Fishing
Almost anywhere on the Blackwater and its tributaries and along the Dry Fork unless otherwise posted. Please be aware that some sites are catch/release only. There are handicap accessible fishing piers along Camp 70 and in the Thomas City Park. Please be respectful of private land. All anglers age 15 and older are required to have a fishing license and a valid form of identification while fishing. Find out more.
Outdoor Activities in Winter
Skiing/Snowboarding
Alpine/Downhill
XC
White Grass Ski Touring Center
Telemark
Any of the above
Sledding
Tubing
Ice Skating
Snowshoeing
White Grass Ski Touring Center
Fat Tire Biking
You can Fat tire bike anywhere you normally bike.
Check Blackwater Bikes for bike rentals.
Year-round Indoor Activities
Visitor & Nature Centers
Discovery Center at Blackwater Falls
Only open Memorial weekend - Labor
Day weekend
Nature Center at Blackwater Falls S.P.
Programing varies through out the year
call the Park for details
Swimming
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Visitor's Center
Places to Stay
Motels
Canaan Valley Resort S.P. Lodge
Bed & Breakfast Inns
The Cooper House (actually a B&C—bed and cocktails)
Mountain Primrose Bed and Breakfast
Vacation/Rentals
Camping
*primitive camping only