The One Place In West Virginia That Looks Like Something From Middle Earth
Beartown State Park in West Virginia has a whimsical name, and even more unusual scenery. This place looks like it could be the Elven forest of Lothlórien from J. R. R. Tolkien’s imagination.
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During the winter, the roadways inside the park are closed off, but visitors are welcome to park at the entrance and walk to the boardwalk.
Beartown State Park is located seven miles southwest of Hillsboro, WV on U.S. Route 219.
For more places in West Virginia that feel like a fantasy story, check out these 13 places that are straight out of a fairy tale.